Chapter 848

Sif immediately realized what she had actually said right after she said it. She could well have admitted to aiding Yed in assassinating Ciril! Not only would that lead to a diplomatic crisis between the Lionhearts and the Jankos, but her actions and her family would also be quickly condemned far and wide if word spread. Also, there was no doubt that the Lionhearts were as influential as they were powerful enough to not fear the Jankos. But if they really pushed the Jankos too far, they would definitely retaliate and perhaps succeed in taking their two pounds of flesh from the Lionhearts before they went down. In short, it was completely unnecessary heat. With that in mind, Sif quickly switched gears, her tone cool as she said, "I'm a close friend of Yed's, and I won't sit idly by when he's being abused. I couldn't care less about any family dispute that happened here." "Well, what happens in the family stays in the family," Ned said pointedly. "And since I'm sure you weren't con