Chapter 333 Attention (1/2)

Chapter 333: Attention

‘That was pretty badass,’ Regis said approvingly as we stepped outside

Standing beneath the vibrant blue sky, I took a deep breath of fresh air, and couldn’t help but soyles and iron spikes see now that h justice cleared her throat to get our attention

Lauden Denoir stepped forward and bowed deeply “Thank you for your assistance today, High Justice Highblood Denoir will not—”

“Presuine that my actions were for your blood’s benefit,” the woht toss of her fiery hair “This is a place of truth and justice, not so den where low-minded people can seek to cheat their way into a fortune”

Lauden Denoir’s aristocratic smile faltered for just an instant, but it was plastered firain when he took a step back

“It would be best,” the high justice continued in her sharp, authoritative voice, “that today’s events, and the actions taken against you over the last three weeks, were left in the past, Ascender Grey The High Hall has a…reputation to consider, after all, and the Sovereigns may become personally involved if the violence were to escalate between you and Blood Granbehl”

I raised a brow “You have quite the way of asking for a favor, High Justice”

Tension crackled in the air as aze bore into her ice-blue eyes I considered all of the laws that the Granbehls had broken that the high justice was asking et

Finally, I let out a breath “As long as the High Hall—and the Granbehls—stay out of my way, I won’t ave le, sharp nod “Then I would recommend you make yourself scarce, for a tier before turning away, the momentary thrill of the trial’s end stained by the woroups of people were still lingering around the edges of the courtyard, but they didn’t dare approach past the oppressive pressure radiating frolares around the open space

I heard a few cheers and a couple shouts foron Lauden Denoir, whose well-practiced courtly smile seemed plastered on his face

“Thank you for your unexpected assistance,” I said, watching the highblood heir carefully “Though I adhblood Denoir went out of its way to help a lowly, unnamed ascender”

“For a friend ofCaera’s mind She’s been most concerned about you, in fact, but I’m sure she’ll be incredibly relieved to hear of your acquittal” A genuine s

“I have heard Lady CaeraEfferunted

“Sticking with that nickna his sharp eyes away frorined se and dense companion finds it easier to just call the to rean shot the thin swords look “I sense mockery underneath your embellished words, tiny sword”

“Anyway,” Lauden cut in, that forced sain, “I’d love to extend an invitation for dinner this evening so you can see Caera My parents have already returned to our estate in the central dominion, but I trust a hlord and Lady Denoir are eager to meet you, especially after the invest you released” His tone became more serious, almost pointed, as he said this The implication was clear

Before I could respond, Alaric wrapped an arm around hblood, but I’nificant ordeal He’s been tortured for three weeks straight, after all, and needs some rest I’m sure Grey here would love to come around some other time, of course We’ll send a note”

Before the Denoir heir could refute, lanced back to see Lauden, flanked by Arian and Taegan, with his arms crossed and brows creased into a frown

I opened my mouth to ask Alaric whether it ise to dismiss the Denoir heir so suddenly, when a shout interrupted me

“Ascender Grey, I love you!”

Surprised, I scanned the crowd until I found the source of the voice, who turned out to be a young woe leather armor

‘I love you too, you tanned, sculpted Goddess,’ Regis hollered, his voice echoing in ered on her, curious, until Alaric thuroupies,” Alaric said, quickening our pace “We need to get you so and blue theyto run away?” I asked, keeping a leisurely pace “Lauden has a terrible poker face, but it wouldn’t have hurt to visit his place and just say thanks—”

Alaric snorted humorlessly and hurried onward Beside him, Darrin’s head swiveled back and forth, like he expected us to be attacked at any mohblood Denoir is doing this for, you ht as well slip a collar around your neck and hand the onto a wide boulevard I recognized as leading toward the exit to the first level “Don’t be thick, boy The only reason those self-absorbed nobles would get involved is because they want to make you their loyal little pup to fetch them accolades and relics froh to tell,” I retorted back “But unlike the Granbehls, Caera’s fa to hold overthem a favor”

“A favor is often old, especially if owed by an individual with as much potential as you,” Darrin replied as his eyes continued to scan our surroundings

‘Not to cast doubts on your beloved horned paramour, but it is possible that Caera told them just hoerful you are in order to try and convince her fais added

It doesn’t is I doubt we’d have any reason to cross paths again

My coue ‘Alas, If only our alcoholic friend here was half as pretty as Caera’

I turned ly, I’ve been relying on the old drunk Without hiet back into the Relictombs…but at the same time, he was easy to understand

Alaric saw me as his meal—or rather, alcohol—ticket, and he wasn’t interested in who I really was or where I came from I didn’t have to worry about his motivations, and I appreciated that about the man

It was hard to say the saht have told him, and what kind of promises had been made on my behalf for Darrin’s help

‘Not that he was even that hts turned back to the trial, one in particular that had been nagging at the back of roupies? Who were all those people at the trial?”

Alaric and Darrin exchanged a look “My idea, actually,” Alaric’s friend said over his shoulder, running a hand through his blond hair “Though I let Alaric do most of the dirty work”

We e pulled by two blood-red oxen