Naturally, no one believed Peacock Great Bright King's defense.
No one would believe such words.
"Peacock Great Bright King, these assassins were your people. You say they were not acting on your orders, but we all saw it: they assassinated two Dao Sect members and one Buddhist Sect member. That is an indisputable fact. There is no point in arguing further," Maitreya Buddha said to Peacock Great Bright King with a smile.
Peacock Great Bright King stared coldly at Maitreya Buddha, then looked around at the others. A trace of worry filled her heart.
What exactly was going on? Why had her people tried to assassinate these people?
Under normal circumstances, her people would never do such a thing. They were all her trusted subordinates and would never defy her orders. Before she gave an order, they would absolutely never act on their own.
"Did you truly see it?" Peacock Great Bright King asked as she looked at them.
Taishang Laojun and the others all nodded. They had naturally seen it.
Peacock Great Bright King's brows furrowed again. Why had this happened?
She did not believe that her people would attack these people, but the evidence was irrefutable. Peacock Great Bright King had no choice but to believe it.
"Peacock Great Bright King, we would still like to hear your explanation regarding this matter," Maitreya Buddha asked again.
Peacock Great Bright King glared at Maitreya Buddha, naturally displeased.
"Please do not take offense, Peacock Great Bright King. After all, these assassins were your people, so we had no choice but to ask. We hope you will forgive us," Maitreya Buddha quickly explained.
Though Peacock Great Bright King was somewhat dissatisfied, she had no choice but to explain.
"These people are indeed mine, but I knew nothing about what they did