"I'm quite certain that the Black Robed Man who helped Nirvana Bishop Askesang attack me in the footage was Duke Morodian!"
Sigrid said to Great Sage Isis.
Great Sage Isis fell into deep hesitation.
Although she now somewhat felt that Sigrid's words were not baseless, the accusation that the Black Robed Man was Morodian was Ba Tian Sect Sigrid's subjective perception, lacking more conclusive evidence.
As the most prominent authority in the Protos Empire, Duke Morodian Berenhard was someone Isis understood could cause serious consequences if she acted rashly without solid evidence.
Isis's gaze shifted back and forth between Sigrid and Morodian as she tried to find an answer in their expressions.
"Hmph."
Morodian, however, appeared exceptionally composed. He showed no fear in the face of Sigrid's accusation.
Morodian calmly watched Great Sage Isis, waiting for her judgment.
"...!"
Sigrid, meanwhile, grew increasingly furious. Her fists clenched as she faced Duke Berenhard's relaxed expression and felt mocked.
The other side seemed to be laughing at her: And then what?
Can you arrest me now?
Sigrid firmly believed in his guilt.
But without conclusive evidence, she also understood that whether her accusation could have any real effect depended entirely on Isis's judgment.
"Without sufficient evidence, I cannot make a rash judgment. Duke Berenhard, I will not take any action against you unless further evidence emerges."
In the tense atmosphere, Great Sage Isis finally spoke.
Although Isis's voice was calm, the helplessness in her words was clear.
She knew that even if she had the intention and suspicion, she could not reasonably bring Duke Berenhard to justice.
"Thank you for your understanding, Lady Isis."
Morodian bowed elegantly to Isis, then turned to Sigrid with a smile.
"Miss Sigrid, you must already be prepared to pay the corresponding price for slandering my reputation,