Attack-Defense (1)

Everyone fell silent for a long time, as though they were still chewing over every word Ang had just said.

Complex emotions hung in the air—unease, anger, suspicion... Beneath the silence, turbulent currents surged.

Joan finally could not hold back. Her voice trembled as she asked, "You... why didn't you save them?"

Ang tilted his head slightly to look at her, a trace of mockery in his eyes, as if he were looking at a naive child. "Why should I save them? The purpose of this mission was impure from the very beginning."

"He treated me as a disposable pawn. The fact that I didn't interfere was already out of consideration for the fact that 'we're all human.'"

"You... you just stood by and watched them die!" Joan trembled with rage as she shouted.

"You watched your own companions fall into a desperate situation and did nothing. You violated the code! I'll send you to the Tribunal Court!"

Ang merely chuckled, his tone casual. "If you want to try, then go ahead."

Joan turned toward Melville on the raised platform, her eyes filled with grief and indignation. "Grand Judge, please uphold justice for Heidni!"

However, Melville merely shook his head slowly.

The Scales of Radiance behind him also gradually faded away at that moment, as if the scrutiny of justice had come to an end.

"Since my task is complete, I shall take my leave." As he spoke, he took out a silver-white Teleportation Scroll from his waist.

With a tear of his fingertips, magical ripples spread outward, and his figure vanished in a flash of light.

A moment later, the air returned to calm, as though nothing had happened.

Ang rose to his feet and clapped his hands. "Since the Grand Judge has left, shouldn't you be leaving too?"