The Nun Princess Magdal was completely stunned. Among the core clauses laid down by the Flame Temple, nobles from Ancient Times were under protection. Though they still had to be punished if they committed wrongs, if anyone dared to strike at them in the dark, that would be an unforgivable crime. So when nobles clashed with nobles, they usually had to look for all kinds of high‑sounding pretexts. Of course, there was no lack of poisoning and assassination in secret, but that sort of thing was always shady business. No one had ever dared to do it so openly right inside the Holy Temple.
Magdal had opened her mouth in the first place because she was afraid Brand would get worked up and do something reckless, but she hadn't expected she would still be a step too late. For a moment she couldn't help staring at Brand, dumbfounded, yet all she saw in the young man's eyes was a chilling cold light.
