Chapter 86: Zugpflicht
The room shifted.
A ripple of unease passed through them.
He had just flipped the entire bounty system on its head.
Now, instead of everyone simply hunting him, they had to question whether Orion was planning to give away 500 credits to someone securing an alliance.
What if Orion had already chosen his candidates? What if he had potential allies in mind, ones who could shift the balance in his favor? What if the true contest had begun long before the trials, but the players remained oblivious to their own involvement.
The unease was subtle, but it was there.
Orion let the silence stretch just long enough before shrugging. "Well, let's see how things play out."
And with that, he turned, walking toward the exit.
The others didn't stop him.
Because now, they weren't sure who the real target was anymore.
Orion's words hung in the air like a loaded weapon, their meaning sinking into the minds of everyone in the chamber. He didn't confirm anything. He didn't deny anything. He simply let the paranoia spread. And it worked.