Chapter 71:How Is It Possible For You To Reach 10th Rank?
Roland stared at the blade still gleaming in Erina’s hand, its edge lowered but not sheathed. Her expression had changed not from fear, but from suspicion.
The shift startled him.
He had expected her to be cautious at first, then overawed once he revealed himself. Instead, she looked more guarded, her posture rigid and eyes coldly evaluating.
Question marks filled Roland’s thoughts as his brow furrowed.
’Why is she still acting like I’m the threat?’
He had tried to keep his ascension subtle, but after that vortex... it was pointless to hide. He thought flexing his power a little might command respect—maybe a touch of fear—but instead it triggered the opposite reaction.
And she wasn’t some random noble’s daughter either.
Roland remembered her well, Erina Wellington. During the military march in the last year of his training , she had led several drills herself, fierce and relentless. Back then, he had blended in like a shadow, but he saw everything. She was dangerous, smart, and definitely not someone easily fooled.
His thoughts sharpened as he took a small breath and asked flatly, "Ma’am Erina, what’s the meaning behind this? Are you planning to attack now?"
His arm reflexively pushed Janet behind him. She let out a soft gasp but didn’t protest. Understanding the tension, she stayed quiet, trusting him.
Erina’s gaze remained fixed. Her next words cut like ice.
"How can I not doubt you?"