Although Cheng Shi was watching Li Wufang, he never let his peripheral vision rest, constantly gauging the reactions of everyone else in the room.
Hong Lin's reaction to Li Wufang's arrival was muted. After all, she was the one who had notified him, so there was nothing surprising about it.
The Blind Man had an even deeper "connection" with Li Wufang. They had taken part in the same trial, and it was precisely that trial that had transferred the Blind Man to the time of this world.
Tao Yi, on the other hand, acted strangely. She had shown no reaction upon hearing Li Wufang's voice, yet the instant she saw him, her eyes widened, and she slightly turned her head to glance at Cheng Shi.
Cheng Shi keenly caught that moment. He had the feeling that this Wood Elf was hiding some secret unknown to everyone else.
But he did not expose her. Instead, he called out to the hesitant inspector who had stopped at the entrance, urging him to come in.
Cheng Shi tapped the tabletop and smiled meaningfully.
"Your evasiveness is a blasphemy against both Destiny and Order.
Although blasphemy is also a form of devotion, I don't think you've reached that level yet.
We know you're devoted, but you've chosen the wrong occasion for that devotion. This is neither a temple for paying homage to the gods nor a place where you need to display your disguise before outsiders. This is the gathering of the Fated, the place in this game closest to the 'essence.'
Here, not just you..."
Cheng Shi smiled and swept his gaze around the table. "None of you need to keep wearing a mask anymore. Treat this place as home. Set aside all reservations and all suspicions, and let's have a sincere exchange.