Carefully recalling every move the other made entering the Anka Estate, they suddenly realized that the other neither showed too much surprise nor excitement.
This is extremely different from past trial-takers—whether it was the Sambia youths who came voluntarily or the trial participants they selected. Ever since they entered the Anka Estate, they were very excited and full of anticipation to acquire Anka's legacy.
But for Gaven, the situation was completely reversed. Not only did he not actively seek to enter the Anka Estate and start the trial, but they were pushing him forward, giving the impression that they were eager to pass on Anka's legacy.
Gaven, so clever, instantly understood what was happening, and solemnly said, "I believe the elders misunderstand; I have not an ounce of disrespect."
"I am simply stating the truest thought I have because I am not doing this to receive the legacy but rather because I was already prepared to do so..."
