Chapitre 176: Connections

Once Valyr's name escaped out of Julian's mouth, all of the elders' expressions went solemn as a deafening silence swiftly covered the hall. Not long after, some of the elders' expressions went slightly grim as they shifted their gazes towards Faulerei.

"Faulerei…" Sergei could not help but say, to which Faulerei lightly nodded before taking in a deep breath and letting out a sigh soon after.

"I see now why you were hesitant to mention the candidate's name earlier, Julian." Hearing these words from Faulerei, Julian bitterly smiled in response as he nodded.

"But of course," Julian said soon after. "I'm sure all of us here know that Valyr is being chased by his clan to the ends of the world. It's the only reason why I've decided to keep my mouth shut for the most part."

"You've definitely brought us a headache, Julian," Faulerei could not help but say in response. "Nevertheless, as we've promised to keep our word, we shall see it to the bitter end."