Seeing how the Silver Serpent Queen suddenly stood up in anger, everyone in the room flinched and the atmosphere became even tense. They all subconsciously held their breath, lest the ire got directed in their direction.

Emery, who was the main focus of this pressure, finally couldn’t handle it any longer as his knees eventually buckled and forced him to fall, kneeling on the ground.

Seeing this, Vizla quickly said, “Just say yes, you fool! This is a good thing for you! What are you hesitating for?!”

Emery did not respond to his words despite the excruciating pressure all over his body. He just closed his eyes, as if he was prepared for all the consequences that would befall him.

It was at this moment that Silva finally couldn’t hold herself back anymore and spoke to the queen – her mother.

“He has a certain sensitive matter which he couldn’t conveniently reveal, Your Majesty. As such, it would be best if this audience with you was conducted in private instead.”

Emery was taken aback by Silva’s words, by what she was trying to do. However, he was now unable to do anything as the pressure was still there, bearing down on his entire being.

A gripping silence still prevailed in the grand hall as the queen still had yet to respond to Silva’s words. But luckily, everyone in the hall could feel the tense atmosphere starting to recede like waves.

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