Episode 60 (Teaser)

Hans was quick to read the room in most situations.

Among the reclusive Badnikers, who seldom appeared in formal settings, Hector was renowned as one of the family's most exceptional talents. It was this very reputation that had allowed Hans to forge a connection with him.

Hans had a knack for interpreting subtle cues—shifts in complexion, fleeting facial expressions, tone, and hand gestures—allowing him to discern what others were thinking. And now, his instincts were ringing an alarm.

This is bad, he thought.

Hans had stepped on a landmine.

"Hans Vander," Hector said, his voice cutting through the tension.

"Yes," Hans replied cautiously.

"Know your place."

"I-I'm sorry."

Hector spoke curtly, then glanced to his left, his eyes briefly meeting Luan's.

A heavy silence followed before Hector turned and walked to the water station without another word, his expression unreadable.

"W-wow..."

"Oh my. I-I thought my heart was going to drop."

It was only then that Evan, Charis, and the other hero disciples let out sighs of relief. They had heard tales of the fierce war of nerves among the capital's nobles, but experiencing it firsthand was more intense than they had imagined. For the county or fallen nobles, this atmosphere was entirely foreign.

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