Chapter 256: Elara's Gamble
Rhain's brows furrowed.
He had watched Patriarch Thorian drag Godfrey and Elara away, preparing to flee to the Royal Capital to beg the Emperor for mercy.
By all logic, Elara should already be hundreds of miles away on the royal court.
Yet here she was, standing alone at his doorstep.
"Young master Rhain," Elara breathed heavily, her chest heaving as if she had run all the way to the academy. "We do not have much time. Please let me in."
Rhain looked at her breathless state, and narrowed his eyes slightly. He deactivated the barrier, allowing Elara to enter.
Elara quickly stepped into the courtyard.
Seris and Liana also turned their heads, their expressions filled with surprise.
"Lady Elara," Rhain asked, "What brings you here?"
Elara didn't waste a single second on polite pleasantries. She pulled down the hood of her cloak, looking directly at Rhain.
