Everyone's gaze was drawn to Empress Heidi as soon as he finished speaking.

Darryl was also holding his breath, waiting for the truth to be revealed.

"Your Highness!"

She quickly distanced herself from Darryl at that point, crying, "You must avenge His Majesty. Darryl assassinated His Majesty."

She quickly hid behind Master Magaera after she finished speaking, looking terrified.

That was, indeed, Master Magaera's plan. He arranged for her to remain in the side hall and publicly accuse Darry