"Lady Aertemi, your previous instructions... were for us to preside over the Ritual."
"Not for you to do it yourself."
His opponents weren't fools; they still had their doubts.
Although he shared many of Aertemi's characteristics, there were still far too many suspicious points.
They weren't going to completely abandon their prior orders just because of a few simple words from him.
They were testing him, implicitly demanding he prove himself.
After all, if he really were Aertemi, defying his will would be an act of rebellion.
Lu Cang's voice was icy and flat as he said, "This matter concerns the changing of the Moon. How could I let you know the full extent of the plan?"
"What, are you doubting my authenticity?"
The four of them were currently suppressed by the Restriction.
But the Restriction was no longer tearing at their skin as intensely as before. Instead, its effect was now to press them firmly to the ground.
They were forced to kneel on one knee.
