The clearing remained eerily silent for a brief moment, a fragile pause hanging in the air as everyone still processed Liam's ridiculous declaration.
Then—
A single snort escaped from one of the masked men standing nearby.
It was subtle at first, barely noticeable, but then another member let out a short chuckle, and before long, the entire group erupted into laughter.
It started as quiet, restrained amusement, but quickly grew into full-blown mockery, their voices echoing across the open space as they struggled to contain their disbelief.
Liam, however, remained completely unfazed.
He simply stood there, watching them, waiting, his expression unreadable.
It wasn't the first time people had laughed at him.
And it sure as hell wouldn't be the last.
Meanwhile, Lilith, unlike the others, did not laugh.
She merely stood with her arms crossed, her piercing eyes locked onto Liam's face, her expression a mix of amusement and curiosity.
She found him… entertaining.
