The Eldest Prince narrowed his eyes slightly as he observed An Su, his expression inscrutable.
The six highest-ranking bishops also had various expressions; as demigods present at the scene, they too could sense that something was amiss. Turning their heads back to Merlin, seeing his half-smiling, seemingly mocking expression, they knew that this was mostly Merlin's doing.
This ceremony was being broadcast throughout all of Nether!
This madman!
During the last examination in Nether, Merlin had already made one mistake, and yet he dared to take such a risk again! Gambling with the Church's reputation and credibility!
An Su had proven his stance, but if this ceremony were destroyed, the young man's career would still be doomed!
Bishop Hughes coldly stared at Merlin, the Scales of Order slowly activating, but he couldn't read any violations, because Merlin hadn't conspired with An Su in private; he hadn't even mentioned the matter to An Su.