Of course, Zephyrion could easily replay this entire exchange to the cadets through his perfect memory. However, something like that could easily be fabricated.
The only reason it had worked earlier was because Kaiden had served as additional proof through the injuries he had sustained. Horus could also support Zephyrion's claims, but as someone known to be fiercely loyal to him, his testimony could easily be dismissed as biased.
"I'm sure you get it, right?" Kaelith smiled. "So if I were you, I'd pretend none of this ever happened and move on with my life."
"…"
Horus instantly paled. Was Kaelith really going to get away with this?
Kaelith smirked, thoroughly pleased with himself. He had actually managed to silence Zephyrion.
'It's over.'
'Never let your guard down, student. Especially not against him.'
'Stop treating him like he's some sort of god! Can't you see? I just outplayed him. I'm clearly better than him.'
The old man fell silent.
