The Splendor of Netheril
Chapter 886

Answer

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What Plague Box said was not actually wrong. By status, she was at least the leader of the Third Group, a Legendary member directly under the President's command. Unless there was evidence that Keishanoa had done something harmful to all Executors, she truly had no need to explain her actions.

And an accusation from an enemy highly suspected of sowing discord obviously could not count as "evidence." Even if the young mage was being somewhat unreasonable now, Punk and Kane seemed unable to say much.

However... using the President's rules to pressure others was hardly some sophisticated tactic. Plague Box could invoke the President as a shield, and Punk could naturally use the President's rules as grounds to profit without investment.

Thus, after Keishanoa refused to give a serious answer, the Legendary Mage frowned and immediately spoke in an icy tone:

"Determining whether you might be a traitor is indeed the President's duty and right, but that still cannot serve as your reason for refusing to answer questions. Matters concerning the Shadow Sprites clearly involve important intelligence. To improve our plan's chances of success, and to comply with the President's rule of 'friendly mutual assistance,' I believe you should share that intelligence selflessly."

The caster's expression beneath his hood's shadow was stern and composed. His demand to share intelligence sounded so natural, concise, and straightforward that anyone unfamiliar with him might truly have believed he was a selfless, responsible "good person."

But Plague Box, the one being asked, could not help widening her beautiful eyes.

One had to know that this Shadow Raven operation was distinctly competitive. Only the first person to capture Owen could receive two extra rewards. Under such circumstances, the resources and information in everyone's hands were important capital for winning the competition. One could even say

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