Chapter 17

Suna

“Why is the pixie trembling like that?” I unconsciously muttered.

“…She’s scared.” I heard an answer from beside me and turned to see Clairmont looking in the direction of my gaze. He probably heard what I said.

I passed my glance between him and the pixie. When he said it like that, the pixie did look terrified. She was floating at only one spot and silently looking down on the ground.

“…Hm.” I feel like asking her why.

“Do you think it’s possible for me to go there and talk to her?” I whispered to Clairmont. He raised an eyebrow before eyeing the surrounding.

“Let the king finish what he said first. When the party started, we can go there and you can talk all you want. You aren’t as keen in this situation, but do know that all eyes are upon us right now.” Clairmont whispered back.

I immediately shot my eyes to the people nearby. Like Clairmont said, all the people present inside the hall had their focus divided between us and Kuzan. Some shot glances at us while some just