True Face (2)
"ENOUGH!"
I didn't need to turn to know who it was. Elder Xue. One of the prominent figures of the Cloud Heavens Sect, seated among the spectators as an esteemed guest. Her presence here was no coincidence.
The crowd fell silent as Elder Xue stood, her expression a mask of fury and barely concealed panic. "These are baseless accusations!" she shouted, her voice amplified by a subtle spell. "Lies meant to tarnish the name of our noble sect! This is nothing more than the ramblings of a desperate man trying to discredit his betters."
I turned my gaze to her, my smirk widening. "Oh, Elder Xue," I said, my tone light, almost amused. "I was wondering when you'd step in. After all, you've got so much at stake here, don't you?"
Her glare was murderous, her hands clenched into fists. "You will cease this slander at once, or—"