With those words, the palace immediately fell into complete silence.

Wang's expression contorted, restrained by the rules, unable to react. She could only glare at Aghia with intense hatred, as if wishing to carve a piece of flesh from her body with her eyes.

"What do you mean by that?"

Her intentionally raised voice was sharp and somewhat grating, resonating throughout the palace.

"Exactly what it sounds like." Aghia shrugged and blinked, ...