'A trap.'
Malakai would have to be completely foolish to fall for something like this.
The captains under Varnel and Drennos had also raised their hands. He didn't even want to imagine what would happen if he picked one of them.
Regardless…
'I've already made my choice.'
As the silence stretched and whispers spread, everyone wondered who the Ninth Vein would choose.
Then, Malakai's gaze fixed on one man.
"Only if you also select the 5th in rankings."
Heads turned toward the man Malakai was addressing, and froze. Everyone felt shocked.
Rhett grinned as he locked eyes with Malakai. He glanced at Renlo, who flinched under the sudden attention before quickly looking away. Rhett gave a slight nod.
"Alright, Ninth Vein."
Malakai nodded, then turned to the Sovereign. "I choose him, Sovereign."
"Alright. You have five days to prepare to leave the fortress with your mentor. Spend it wisely."
