A crisp and resounding slap rang out, landing squarely on Akejan's handsome face and leaving him instantly stunned.
Time seemed to freeze as the entire scene fell abnormally silent, leaving only the echo of that slap reverberating in the air.
Akejan stood there, filled with astonishment and confusion, utterly failing to understand what had just happened. The longsword clutched tightly in his hand involuntarily slipped from his fingers, clattering loudly as it hit the ground.
Chapter 22