Chapter 126: Eoryun’s Blunder
"Under normal circumstances, you should’ve stayed in the clan lands for several months. Based on that timeline, after we finished our tasks, we would’ve met you again naturally. But who knew you’d come out of the clan lands in less than a day? Even the Third Sage couldn’t have predicted such a sudden turn of events!"
Under Illiya’s rebuttal, Eoryun’s gaze drifted, and he began to feel guilty.
"So, Eoryun, would you say your accusations against me are, in some ways, baseless?" Illiya’s tone was calm and steady as he spoke. "Wouldn’t you agree, Eoryun?"
Eoryun’s body stiffened, and cold sweat instantly formed on his forehead. His back unconsciously straightened. It wasn’t Illiya’s actual words that made him so nervous—it was the threat lurking behind them.
Just because this blond elf spoke in the gentlest tone didn’t mean Eoryun couldn’t hear the menace behind the words. This was definitely a threat, wasn’t it?
It was practically "If you keep running your mouth, I’ll make sure you’re finished." Of course, given the elves’ refined temperament, Illiya probably wouldn’t say something so crude. But the meaning was there, loud and clear.
Having spent enough time with his companions, Eoryun had become particularly sensitive to their subtle expressions and minor gestures. After all, it wasn’t easy to cling to a big thigh like Illiya.
In order to maintain his laid-back, carefree life, Eoryun had learned the essential skill of reading the room. He knew he couldn’t keep digging himself into a deeper hole—he had to salvage this precarious situation.
For example, he needed to find a way to smooth things over seamlessly, and hopefully win back the favor of one of his most important allies.