Simon was trembling in front of the Lightning Emperor. He couldn't even lift his face.
The Lightning Emperor gritted his teeth, never thinking that the situation had gone this bad.
"So, tell me… Have you ordered an assassination?" The Lightning Emperor asked. His voice was cold and filled with anger.
Simon didn't say anything. He just looked down without saying a word.
The Lightning Emperor became even more furious. Not denying was the same as admitting it.
"Are you crazy?" The Lightning Emperor shouted in anger. "Have I taught you to do something like that?
"I have investigated this matter. You lost to that guy a month ago. That alone should motivate you to grow stronger.
"I believed you when you joined the Phoenix and Dragon Society, because I knew you would surpass him sooner or later. At that time, defeating him in return as revenge would be excellent.
"Yet, you actually lost to Eric Dabood. You had all those advantages, yet you failed to secure a victory?
