Yala couldn't help but smirk as her father's eyes widened in sheer astonishment at her revelation. "Your old friend, the best archer you've ever seen... The Zodiac Emperor, Lyon Torga." The shock that rippled across the Emperor's face was profound, leaving him utterly speechless in the wake of this unexpected revelation.
The Emperor, usually composed and regal, now had an expression akin to someone who had just witnessed a monumental event. His piercing elven eyes widened, reflecting disbelief and an array of emotions—surprise, nostalgia, and perhaps a tinge of sorrow. His finely chiseled features softened, and for a moment, it seemed like the weight of years had lifted, revealing a flicker of the young man who had once been close to the elusive Zodiac Emperor.
