Chapter 295: Surprise
If Elias’ heart still beat, it would have stopped then and there. If his blood still pumped, then it would have pounded in his head like a drum. But his body couldn’t do any of those things any longer.
That did nothing to stop Lillia’s words from ringing in his head like a death knell. Thoughts slammed into each other in his mind like trains set upon the same track, crashing and derailing as he internally scrabbled for answers.
It felt like the world was crumbling around him and the ground was falling out from beneath his feet.
No. This can’t be right. Did someone tell — no. Nobody knows. Not even the Secret Eye. Norman protected us. Nobody can see through the enchantments we’ve got on us. Ho could she know?
Elias swallowed — an old habit. One that served his body little purpose now. He couldn’t let any of his emotions show in his body language. He remained stock still in his chair, not letting a single thought break free.
This wasn’t over. He was just panicking. He and Maeve had practiced for situations like this. There were a lot of adventurers that had abilities that heightened their senses. None of them had ever picked up on him yet, but it had always been a possibility.
We’ve got explanations ready for that, though. I just have to make sure I don’t fumble my cards so badly that it’s obvious I’m lying. Come on, Elias. You can do this.
“You can tell?” Elias asked, his eyes widening as he leaned back slightly.
“Yes,” Lillia replied simply. She gave no further context.