"Maybe I just have sharp eyes."
Yan Huan glanced at the two of them and said goodbye.
"I won't keep chatting. Now that the Realm Anchor is in place, I'm heading back to meet with Dan Heng and the others."
"My gut tells me something's still wrong with Amphoreus."
Cthulhu watched Yan Huan leave with a faint smile.
"Well, now. The guards watching from the shadows saw your entire conversation with him."
"I imagine Kenis will come to question you before long."
"So what? I'll answer honestly." Anaxa's face was expressionless.
"You're the one who insisted I answer that question of yours out of nowhere."
"Heh... An outsider sees things more clearly." Cthulhu smiled.
Just then, a guard approached them, right on cue.
"Your Excellency Anaxa!"
"Lord Laigushi has sent me to inform you that Lord Kenis has arrived at the Elder Council and awaits your presence. Please come at once."
"Hmph. I understand..."
As they made their way there, scholars on either side glanced at Anaxa and whispered among themselves.
"Isn't that the Earth Beast dressed in finery? Already here to live off the Elder Council?"
Their eyes were full of contempt.
"He goes wherever the wind blows..."
"I'm dying. The Tree Court's only survivor. Who knows what dirty trick he used to stay alive?"
"I've seen plenty like him. They act so high and mighty, but behind closed doors, they get up to worse than anyone!"
"If you know, you know. Hahaha."
Cthulhu looked around, then teased Anaxa. "These mortals are full of life. What do you make of them?"
"Hmph. Noisy."
Anaxa ignored the abuse and simply followed the guard.
It wasn't only the scholars of standing. Some citizens who supported Flame-Chasing hurled insults at him too.
"Faithless traitor! Have you no shame?"
"How can you face