Chapter 389: The Weight of Suspicion (1)

A sense of awe could be seen in the woman's gait as she made her way forward. It was evident that she was the group leader that had captured him, but when her eyes met the old man's, a mixture of fear and respect could be seen in them.

"Amos," she started, maintaining her composure despite the palpable tension that could be felt in the room.

She proceeded to describe how they had found Erik emerging from the woods without any weapons and appearing to be disoriented. She mentioned the beast that had been reawakened within the cave, alluding to Erik's unintentional part in the incident as she spoke about the creature.

As she continued her story, the atmosphere in the room became very quiet, and everyone's attention was drawn to the exchange that was taking place between her and the older man.