"Unknown connections to the Demonic Hand? As far as I know, my connection to the Demonic Hand is that of 'mortal enemies,' and it's fairly well known to everyone."
When Evan said that, Matthias immediately stood, leaving a handprint on the table as he pressed down.
"Are you mess—!"
"Matthias," Deborah interjected, cutting him off.
Her usual calm smile had vanished, replaced by a deep frown aimed at her husband.
"Sit down, Matthais," she demanded, and before he could respond, she turned to Evan and warned,
"And you too. Don't try to play games with him. You know exactly what he's talking about."
With that, she snapped her gaze back to Matthais and asked, "Why are you still standing?"
Her tone allowed no room for refusal, so Matthais sighed and sat down, immediately after which Deborah fired another question at him.
"How old is our first daughter?"
