summoned

Immediately after she left, my legs gave way immediately, and I staggered, trying to find my balance.

I quickly reached out to the pillar beside me and used it for support. Sweat dripped down my body as I tried so hard not to let her words get to me.

I looked at the guards standing motionlessly beside me and saw that they still wore their indifferent attitude, behaving as though they hadn't heard nor seen what had just happened. They didn't care at all about what had just occurred.

Though I didn't expect much from them, but their indifference got to me. However, I could not blame them.

Taking in a deep breath, I pushed away from the pillar and resumed walking toward the room, with the guards following closely behind me.

We soon reached the entrance of the room, and as I was about to push it open, I heard one of them clear their throat, hence, getting my attention.

I paused and slowly turned to look at them, not sure what to expect.

"Um...If you don't mind me saying this, though we've