Blade scanned the faces of the council members, their expressions filled with anticipation, clearly waiting for the opportune moment to eliminate their newfound rival. As the door swung open, revealing Simone panting as though he had just sprinted for miles, Blade couldn't help but growl in frustration. "Why are you running as if five grenades were about to detonate?" he inquired. Simone, rolling his eyes in response to the king's words, strode towards Blade, slowly bending down to whisper ...