Chapter 683: Extinguished Again

Now, every person who remained here had gained a further understanding of the master of Homeloss—at least, from the standpoint of "enhancing understanding and strengthening dialogue," they had achieved half of their goal.

Unfortunately, an awkward silence had taken hold in the hall following this "enhanced understanding." Several Popes, including Helena, seemed momentarily unsure whether or not to continue the conversation, while Fenna and Morris appeared still a bit tense. Sherry was comforting the restless Agou, and Nina was curiously sizing up Duncan—those abruptly appearing starlights hadn't affected her at all.

Lucresia watched everyone in the hall with a half-smile, her expression mysteriously bordering on schadenfreude for some unknown reason.