A heavy silence descended upon the chamber, enveloping Casus in a cloak of restraint as he withheld his response. Behind his serene countenance, a storm brewed, frustration and anger contorting his features beneath the half-silver mask he wore. Orion's gaze bore into him, unwavering and penetrating, a silent challenge that spoke volumes of his cunning and determination.
As the weight of realization settled upon him, Casus's mind raced with the revelation of Orion's true intentions. The question about the undead had been nothing more than a calculated ruse, a meticulously crafted plan designed to ensnare him in a web of deceit. Orion had been playing him from the beginning, his every question manipulating the situation to lead him to this pivotal moment—to his ultimate inquiry that decide the victor of their game of exchange.