"Hero Kael, you were the one who first noticed that the Xenthalor Beast was corrupted. What do you think?"
The King questioned as he turned towards Kael.
The instant this happened, all the Council directed their attention at the Hero. Kael was momentarily overwhelmed. Instinctively, he wanted to turn towards Veylara and seek her opinion, but his mind quickly recalled what she said to him while they were riding Inkar.
'When you are asked a question, never turn towards me to seek my opinion. You are the Hero, your thoughts need to either be independent or be influenced by the King's words. Do you understand?'
'So…'
'If you wish to seek someone's mental support when everything falls on you, stare at the King instead, wait for his approval.'
'I understand.'
And Kael did as he was told. The moment all attention fell on him, he stared at the King, and only when Alden nodded, did he nod back and,
"As you all know, my eyes are special. They allow me to see how strong my enemies are."
