I Hated Him

'A mutiny.'

Thales stared at Nalgi while he breathed unsteadily.

'Royal Guards? Mutiny?'

No one responded to Samel's words which struck their hearts.

Time seemed to have become still for a moment. Everything was stuck in the past and refused to move forward.

Then, Barney Junior inhaled before he let out a derisive snort. The sound awakened everyone from their shock.

"It's ridiculous," said Barney Junior. He sounded rather miserable, like he was thrown off-kilter. "Nalgi, your shameless lies are like—"

"Lies?"

Like an irritated animal, Nalgi retorted loudly, and Barney's stick question was stuck in his throat.

"Lies?" In Nalgi's voice was a cold tone filled with despair. It caused everyone to shudder, even though it was not cold.