Chapter 227: The Mask of a Hero

**Thelma Zane’s POV** “No!” Yuri’s voice cut through the tension, sharp and resolute. He stepped forward, his defiance clear. “You think you’re the only ones who can save the captain? These two noble scholars, who’ve done nothing but bring disaster, are the reason he’s in this state! Or do you want to rely on their so-called expertise? Don’t forget who caused the chaos at the ruins of the witch clan! Who disrupted the backtrack formation and led to so many of our comrades getting injured? I don’t trust these pretenders one bit!” His accusations were delivered with venom, his gaze darting between me and Dorothy. He added, his tone dripping with malice, “How do you know they’ve even lifted the curse? Just because they said so? What if they’re lying to cover their mistakes? For all we know, they could have been the ones to damage the captain’s soul. And if he dies under their care, they’ll just make up another excuse, blaming the curse’s severity. Are you all just going to sit ba