Queen of the Eternal Nile
"The old scriptures speak of such omens. Perhaps… We should discover what has angered the gods."
Every word was carefully chosen, every glance measured, yes, she wasn't speaking about the attack but she was searching for one thing: A reaction.
Kharef understood immediately.
‘She's probing me. She wants to know if I will protect Maritza.’
His expression never changed.
He simply answered, "The gods have protected Egypt for generations. They require justice not fear."
Nothing more and nothing less with no anger, no hesitation and no denial.
Neferaset watched him closely, searching for the smallest crack but she found none.