"Your Majesty, I have already guessed what Princess Aier has sent concerning me. Ever since the volunteer group from Jade Country was attacked by the Paradise Bird, haven't we been speculating that someone in the Kingdom of Ice and Snow was in collusion with the Paradise Bird?"
"Yes, the person collaborating with the Paradise Bird is me!"
Stephen concealed nothing, nor did he resort to any tricks. He simply admitted it openly, catching Cain off guard. At that moment, Cain would have preferred to see Stephen make excuses, cover up, or even explain.
Even something slightly reasonable would have allowed him to leave Stephen with some dignity. Stephen was already eighty years old. What could a man of that age do with grand ambitions? Strip him of his power and let him live out his remaining years in peace?
But Stephen's direct confession made it impossible for Cain to let him off the hook.
