Fabre in Sacheon’s Tang

At my words, declaring that I couldn’t simply overlook this situation, all eyes turned toward me.

Clenching my fists with determination, I looked around at everyone before raising my voice so that all could hear.

“The long-time enemies of our clans are scheming in secret, and we cannot just return to Sichuan as if nothing is happening! Sister Seol! Hwa-eun! Let’s go to Qinghai together!

As direct descendants of our families, how can we leave such an important matter in the hands of subordinates while we step aside?

If we were far away or unaware, that would be one thing. But this is clearly an opportunity given to us to lead by example!”

At my sudden outburst, both Sister Seol and Hwa-eun, caught off guard by the attention now on them, stammered awkwardly.

“Huh? O-Oh, y-yes, of course, that’s right.”

“Y-Yes, So-ryong.”

‘Did I startle them too much?’

It seemed they weren’t used to seeing me so fired up, leaving Sister Seol particularly flustered.

But sometimes, even I had to show a heroic side.

How could I, a Beast Palace heir, as well as the son-in-law of the Tang Clan, ignore a situation that might endanger both of our factions?

Of course, my curiosity about the house-sized venomous creature played a small role in my decision.

But that was just a tiny part of the real purpose. Only about… 0.1%.

‘At least it’s not 99.9% of the reason.’

As I clenched my fists with unwavering resolve, the warriors of Beast Palace and the members of the Martial Alliance erupted into cheers, admiration shining in their eyes.

“Ooooh! To think Lord So-ryong himself would join us on this journey—we are reassured beyond words!”

“As expected, a man who truly belongs in the underground halls of Beast Palace!”

“Ooooh, with Lord So-ryong’s ties to our clan, neither fate nor bloodline can be hidden!”

“We are grateful for the Tang Clan’s support as well!”

But as the crowd’s excitement grew, I suddenly heard whispers slide into my ears.

[Silly little brother, you’re not just doing this because of the giant venomous creature, right?]

[So-ryong, you’re not doing this just because of the giant venomous creature, are you?]

Goosebumps.

While I had been basking in the crowd’s enthusiasm, their direct sound transmissions caught me completely off guard.

My fists were still clenched in triumph when I flinched, turning toward Sister Seol and Hwa-eun with wide eyes.

Somehow, even though I had successfully convinced everyone else, they had seen right through me.

‘W-Where did I slip up?’

I quickly masked my expression and turned my head away.