"Why were you interested in the Zeral family?" Adron's inquiry echoed in the silence, its resonance a stark reminder of the secrets buried beneath the surface. As Orion met his eyes with an unwavering gaze, he knew the answers he sought would shape his fate, determining whether he would walk away from this encounter alive or not.
In the charged silence that enveloped the room, Orion's mind raced to craft a reasonable response. 'I have to be subtle about what I reveal,' he thought, his gaze penetrating Adron's, seeking to unravel the hidden motives concealed beneath his calm exterior. With the patience of a predator awaiting its prey, the Dark King remained unmoved, his enigmatic demeanor a mask of inscrutable calm.