Edward deeply looked at Adam. He was able to see his own reflection in the latter's dark eyes.
But other than that, he also noticed something else…
A clear conscience.
The blue-eyed youth couldn't help but sigh. "I thought you'd know more about the Magi participating in the tournament."
"Yeah? And why is that?" Adam rolled his eyes as he poured himself some wine and leisurely took a sip from the flat cup.
"I don't know." Edward shrugged. "Aren't you the Dark King? Shouldn't you… know things?"
"Oh, I do know some things. Many things, if I'm being honest," said the raven-haired youth with a smirk. "But nothing as useless as information about a rogue Magus."
Edward's eyes squinted. "How do you know Merlin is a rogue Magus?"
Ah, shit!
Adam cursed inwardly. But he immediately came up with a believable excuse. He looked at Edward like he was an idiot, and said:
