'Azriel and Cielle, captains of the second division of holy knights... interesting. I believe Alicia prepared detailed information about the Church for me, regarding their most prominent members, just as she did with the demon kings. I need to review it.'
By the time Edwin finished his sentence, there was no trace left of the enthusiasm with which he had mentioned his idea a minute ago.
That was exactly why he had ended up turning to the demon king.
Ryan looked at him carefully before making a decision. He analyzed Edwin's every gesture: the tension in his jaw, the exhaustion in his voice, and the way he had laid out his own limitations.
He didn't seem to be lying about his son-in-law's arrest. There were no false notes in his concern, nor did it seem like a trap set to lure him into a prison guarded by holy knights. Besides, Ryan didn't have to just take his word for it.
