Past

Asher did not show any reaction at the mention of the new nickname.

Lucian smiled and said, "I did not expect this reaction, I thought you hated the nickname."

Asher just shrugged and said, "Well, it is not entirely wrong. I am insanely strong and also an idiot. As for my reaction to the nickname, why would I care about some nobody calling me by it? It does not matter to me what they say about me."

Aron became tense but did not say anything and just stood silent.

Adam had a horrified expression because Asher had basically said that the Crown Prince was nobody to him. He did not say it outright, but anyone with a brain could see the hidden meaning.

Aria just stood with her usual indifferent expression.

For a moment, the entire room became silent.

Noah slowly moved a few steps away from Asher as if trying to distance himself from the incoming disaster.

Adam also silently followed him.

Lucian, however, just kept smiling.