A faint smile curved at the corner of Eldred's lips after Daniel's words settled into the air. It wasn't the kind of smile born from amusement or friendliness. No. It was something darker, measured, and calculated. The kind that cloaked sharp edges beneath a polished surface.
He spoke back, his voice low and steady, with an arrogance that crawled beneath the skin. "Gamma Daniel—or should I say ex-Gamma Daniel—it's nice to see you again. You don't look bad. I see His Majesty has been taking care of you." His eyes roamed over Daniel briefly. "And you also recall our laws. That's very good of you. But… you seem to be forgetting the one that says false accusation without evidence is equally as deadly as treason. Don't go making accusations and spewing things you know nothing about. It will get you in deep trouble."
