A/N: I know that things might look confusing but please don't be, they'll be explained slowly in future chapters so please be patient. Thanks for reading and i love y'all. Do vote for the book a d comment if you can. It really helps.
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[Ace POV]
"I just want to sleep," I muttered, feeling the weight of exhaustion settling into every fiber of my being. My body felt like lead, and even if I wanted to move, I doubted I had the strength to do so.
"What was that thing saying though?" I murmured to myself, my gaze fixed on the darkening sky.
"Which thing?" a deep voice asked from beside me.
I didn't need to turn to know it was the emperor speaking. His presence was unmistakable.
"Nothing," I replied simply, deciding not to delve into the strange voice I had heard during the intense battle.
