At those words, everyone's attention was immediately drawn over.
But of everyone present, only Lynn and Sir Awen knew the secret within the Matriarch's body, and only Lynn understood what Sir Awen truly meant.
Lynn's gaze grew solemn as well.
Although they had successfully used the "red tea bag" to stir the Matriarch's consciousness and show signs of awakening, they had also thoroughly offended the evil personality within her. Whether the Matriarch had truly awakened remained uncertain.
And he knew very well.
This secret absolutely could not spread through Dark Night City. Otherwise, it would likely cause a series of devastating crises as the Night Doctors' faith collapsed. The consequences were unimaginable.
"Rest assured, Sir Awen. We've already informed Her Majesty the Matriarch of everyone's return. Strangely, though, she hasn't replied. We don't really know what's going on."
White Night thumped his chest with one hand, looking into Sir Awen's eyes in puzzlement.
He didn't quite understand what had caused such gravity.
Sir Awen thought it over, pondered for a moment, then asked:
"While we were away, did any of you visit the Matriarch's hall, or notice anything unusual?"
At those words, everyone's heart tightened.
Had something happened?
This was Dark Night City, after all-the headquarters of their Night Doctors. Under the protection of an Origin as powerful as the Matriarch, how could anything unusual happen?
Yet hearing those words from Sir Awen still left them uneasy.
White Night shook his head. "The Matriarch issued an order yesterday forbidding anyone from disturbing her unless it was an especially urgent matter. She's often given orders like that before, so we didn't think much of it. As for anything unusual... I don't think so."
Sir Awen raised his head.
Without any hesitation, he strode forward with his Scepter.
"Come. Let's pay our