Lilliana maintained her smile, but her countenance slowly grew rigid.

A feeling of unease began to creep over her.

Jadiel's stare intensified, but his earlier irritation and impatience gave way to a newfound self-—assuredness.

Something was not right! Utterly awry!

Lilliana resolved to depart from this location.

Octavian had advised her that succeeding in today's exam and gaining entry into the association would be the ideal result.

However, if she faced any complications, her foremost concern should be to abort the mission and prioritize her safety.

The profession of pill alchemist was a rare one, exclusive to Highwyn, and the Empire lacked the means to nurture such talents independently at the moment. Octavian was determined not to let her slip away.

"Mr. Lawrence, it seems your association lacks basic courtesy. At this moment, I have no desire to become a member. Farewell!" Lilliana declared as she rose, preparing to take her Leave.

"Hold on, madam. Shall I just call you as Miss Mullins? I'm afraid you can't simply walk away," Jadiel interjected abruptly.

Lilliana's eyes widened in astonishment.

Jadiel's words hinted that the situation had deeper layers than she had realized.

This implied that Jadiel no longer regarded her as a citizen of Highwyn, and he might have even exposed her true identity.

The way Jadiel addressed her likely showed he had discovered something amiss about her last name as Mullins on her fabricated profile!

"Mr. Lawrence... What are you implying? What do you mean? I don't comprehend..."

Lilliana took a step back and instinctively assumed a defensive stance.

Observing her response, Jadiel chose to wear a calm, relaxed grin instead.

Inwardly, he expressed his gratitude to the enigmatic "M" of the “Heaven.”

During his scrutiny of Lilliana's genuine background data, Jadiel had also spotted the deliberate logo left by the information source -M.

Being adept in computer technology and holding a high position within the Pill Alchemist Association, Jadiel possessed access to numerous information outlets.

He not only understood the enigma of the "Heaven" but was also well -acquainted with its most celebrated top-tier hackers.

Naturally, M was among them.

“Miss Mullins, there's no need for resistance," Jadiel calmly assured her.

“While delving into your background, I've taken the liberty of stationing skilled members from our association's security team nearby."