'What…'

The pupils' chests thudded in shock as they looked at each other in disbelief.

Darryl had become a public hero after helping King Astro protect Gem City. Why would he get close to Kye on purpose?

Amidst the confusion, someone piped up, "Darryl Darby has always been respected, even by the royal palace. He's a hero for sure. Why couldn't he have become bound brothers with Sect Master out of true friendship?"

As the words rang through the air, the other pupils nodded in agreement.

Moriri's expression was calm as she immediately denied the pupil's words.

"Of course not! Darryl Darby is nothing but cunning. He had a plan all along, and becoming bound brothers with Sect Master was part of it. To tell the truth, Darryl is one of Granny Rafflesia's men. He got close to the Sect Master to help her and only pretended to help the Sect Master when Granny Rafflesia came looking for trouble."

Moriri's tone was enraged as she spoke.

Indeed, everything she said was ed by Dewey to drag