Chapter 2088

Both Shannon and Serelith meant those words. Sometimes, all it took to shatter a lifetime of loyalty was a single moment of truth. At that moment, her family had failed her. Maeric's fury was through the roof. He pointed at Shannon and rebuked, "Y-You would rather believe this spirit's words than trust your father and brother? "Are you truly siding with an outsider, a ghost, against your own family?" Originally, he had thought that if his daughter possessed knowledge of strange arts, it might one day be useful to him. However, it seemed she chose to attack Fenric and aid a ghost. She hardly seemed like someone who could be of any use to him. Shannon, unfazed by his accusation, remained calm. "Demons and spirits may lie, but their lies are easily discerned." She continued, her gaze steady, "If she dares to swear by the Divine Power, then what she says must be the truth. But tell me, Lord Maeric and Lady Elysia, are you willing to swear by the Divine Power to vouch for your son?"