Everyone was deathly silent. The only voices that we heard were those that didn’t belong to any of us.0

[The Goddess of Protection laments the heroes’ foolishness.]0

[The Demon King of Autumn Rain bursts into laughter.]0

Judging from the Hunters’ dark expressions, I assumed that I wasn’t the only one who could hear the voices.0

“...Calm down,” the Paladin forced out. Despite what she said, she was quiet for a long time as she carefully contemplated how to proceed. “Don’t panic. Yes, maybe the traitor has a Skill to hide their lie. I know it sounds ridiculous, but we might have someone here with a split personality. Everyone has a secret, don’t they? It’s not impossible…”0

“Or…” the Sword Star said, looking at the Paladin with cold eyes, “or the truth is simpler than that. You might be the filthy traitor.”0

Cold tension gripped the audience chamber. The Hunters exchanged glances sharper than swords. It hadn’t been long since the Sword Star and guild leaders had nearly come to blows. Their boiling blood hadn’t even cooled down yet, but they were already butting heads again.0

The Black Witch frowned. “Are you doubting us?”0

“Yes,” the Sword Star immediately answered. “Even if Miss Paladin isn’t the traitor, the chances of her lying to us are high. You Five Guilds leaders have been close for a long time. Aren’t you guys covering up for each other, just like how a crow hides amid other crows?”0

“Hah!” The Black Witch’s fingernails dug into her palms. “You’re seriously—”0

“I’m sure!” the Paladin urgently shouted. Both the Sword Star and Black Witch stopped quarreling and looked...0