Going Back To The Academy

But since Ryan couldn't tell her why they programmed him to win vs. the Grand Prince, he told a half-truth.

"Aurora, do you find anything strange about Mila?" Ryan suddenly asked.

Aurora raised her eyebrow and looked at the hologram.

Scrutinizing Mila's face, Aurora's eyes suddenly lit up. "I believe my son used to play with her at a young age. Although I would have recognized her in person because I usually recognize people based on their auras, I would have never known if you hadn't pointed it out to me."

Ryan nodded. 'Looks like my torturer's information was correct.

Ryan then said the 'alternative theory'. "We believe the Grand Empress would use that to your disadvantage by sending someone to bet with you."

"Oh? What do you mean?" Aurora asked.

"We believe that the Grand Empress wants the invasion pass in your possession, so she can invade the Dawn Pavilion after it becomes a heavenly blessed kingdom," Ryan replied.