Chapter 222 – A Few Steps Ahead

Afterward, the headmistress exited the room and took down the soundproof barrier.

I got the confirmation I needed. While I wasn't a professional detecting lies, I knew Alesia wasn't lying when she said she took no side. There was also another reason why I believed her earlier. Using the tense atmosphere, I secretly used my 'Requirement Appraisal' so she didn't notice the Mana ripple.

It worked, and she didn't suspect a thing. From that description, I managed to find out what this dream she muttered about. And I confirmed she wouldn't go against me.

The meeting she talked about must be the one she attended in the Capital City when she was gone for a few days. Something that I didn't know must've happened at that time, causing Alesia to make this decision and preventing King Cassius from making a move.