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Chapter 125 - In One’s Heart

King Eloin’s gaze sharpened.

He quietly gestured to his side.

Then the chamberlain bowed his head.

“We shall excuse ourselves now, Your Majesty.”

Now, all that’s left was King Eloin and Ian. Just the two of them.

For a moment, silence engulfed the audience hall.

But what came out of the king’s mouth was not an interrogation.

“I have the Seven Virtues? I have no idea what you’re talking about.”

“Do you really not know what I’m saying?”

Ian pretended to look around.

It was as if he was asking why the king was being mindful of others’ eyes and ears if he wasn’t hiding anything.

However, King Eloin remained composed.

“If you, who are known as the successor of Patience, were to say such a thing, wouldn’t they truly believe I possess such an ability? I dislike the idea of needlessly burdening myself with an ability I never have to begin with.”

“An ability you never have?”

“Yes.”

Rather, the king let out a provocative smile as if challenging Ian to prove his words.

Confidence was written all over his face.

Then, instead of saying anything, Ian invoked Patience.

Woong!

However, the hammer did not show up. There was no reaction.

Ian looked at the king, furrowing his brow.

King Eloin’s expression did not change as if he had expected it.

No, he didn’t even react at all.

“Is that all you have to ask? If you have no further questions, you may leave.”

The king was calm as if he had known Ian’s trick all along.

He seemed confident that the Seven Virtues in him would not be discovered.

Yet, Ian smiled.

Ian opened his mouth as if he had been waiting for such a calm reaction from the king.

 

“Do you know, Your Majesty? The Seven Virtues are drawn to each other.”

“Hm?”

“It is called an instinctive attraction.”

“But there was no reaction at all—?”

Right at that moment.