Charles looked back and was immediately drawn to the middle-aged man sitting on an opulent throne-like chair. The man exuded an air of authority and power that demanded respect. As always, he wore a black phoenix mask covering his entire face, with golden glitters lining the edges and eye area. Even though his face was obscured, a sense of shrewdness and intelligence emanated from him. It was clear that this was not a man to be taken lightly.
"The King of Ra-Iya is not bad. Such an ambitious man is a good chess piece. He was able to gobble up the kingdom of Lupanya without much difficulty. His next target is Albania. However, Albania and Lireya are allies. Lireya is a tough nut to crack."
