The sweat poured from his skin and his trembling grew worse.
"There was a gag order. If someone speaks carelessly, not only they, but their family and entire bloodline will be punished."
Shiao Yi spoke the words quietly. Amal's eyes widened as he stared at the boy.
"H-how do you know that?! I haven't said anything! I don't know anything! Please, help me!"
"Was the ring of fire created by mages from Dalmasca? For what purpose?"
"I don't know! There's no such thing! I don't know anything!"
Amal screamed. But Shiao Yi didn't react. His expression didn't change at all. His gaze was fixed.
And then, Shiao Yi's eyes began to shine with a strange light. The moment Louis saw it, he could feel a chill ran down his spine.
"A path for magical beasts? They opened a hole—for magical beasts to come out of? From the forest, to send them here, to Rosaria?"
Shiao Yi slowly connected the words, like he was piecing together a puzzle.
