Twisted Truths

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For a moment, only the brimming of Stylla's Aura could be heard as silence tore through the contained space.

Her words just now had been clear but everyone, for a moment, couldn't make sense out of them.

Setkh...?

Ed, Arisa and even Skullius turned to Setkh with hard faces plastered with contusions of shock, however they coloured their differing skin tones.

The most trusted guard and the most trusted maid were particularly shaken. 

The guards outside were astounded by this detail as well, hearing it through the open door.

But... no...

"Lady Stylla..." Arisa began with a shaky voice, her feet subconsciously drawing her away from Stylla's brother.

Ed clutched the hilt of the sword at his side but burdens of disbelief could be seen through his eyes.

"Lady Stylla..." Arisa called again, her eyes gazing at Stylla whose glare refused to leave her brother's face. She ignored everyone and with a voice like a howl...