Reincarnated As The Villainess's Son

Chapter 344  [Hot Springs] [2]

The woman moved forward, stopping just a few steps away from us.

Her white, pupil-less eyes swept over the scene, pausing briefly on Priel's drawn sword before settling on me.

Was she expecting an answer from me?

Too bad.

I simply met her gaze in silence.

"She asked a question," Tyshara reminded, her voice steady as she looked between us. "Avril? Priel? Explain."

Her hazel-green eyes flickered to me for a brief moment, but she held her tongue.

Unsurprisingly, she didn't even glance at Elijah.

Priel stepped forward, his bravado faltering under her gaze. "This… this bastard insulted me! And he—"

"Are all Aljanahs like you?" I interrupted, glancing at him. "Or is lying your personal sin? Does it make you stronger?"

Priel's face twisted with rage. "Are you mocking my family?"

"Are you stupid?" I tilted my head. "I asked a question. When did I ever mock your oh-so-great family?"

"Enough."

Himari's voice was soft, but it carried the weight of a command.

Priel clamped his mouth shut.

She turned to Avril, her expression unreadable. "Avril. Speak."

Avril flinched but nodded. "Priel bumped into Heather and demanded an apology. When Elijah intervened, Priel escalated things."

Himari's gaze shifted to Priel. "Is this true?"

Priel paled. "I—I was just—"

"Silence."

Her voice didn't rise, but it was enough to chill one down.

Priel's fingers twitched around his sword, his gaze darting to Tyshara—only to be met with an unforgiving stare.

Himari stepped forward, her kimono trailing against the floor. "You drew a weapon in my home."

Priel swallowed. "I—I didn't mean—"

"You will apologize," she said, her voice leaving no room for debate. "To Heather. To Elijah. And to Himmel."

Priel's jaw tightened, but he gave a stiff nod. "I… apologize."

Himari's gaze didn't waver. "Now leave."

Priel shot me a final glare before turning on his heel, his grip still tight around his sword.

Avril hesitated, glancing at me before following him, her shoulders slumped.

Himari turned to Elijah and Heather. "My apologies for the disruption. Please, enjoy your stay."

Elijah nodded, his expression stoic.