Lumian still vividly recalled the night he played King's Pie. Nightmares haunted him repeatedly, and every time, he found himself in an ancient beige castle, its surface tainted with the marks of ages-old blood, its interior a horrifying canvas of madness.
Seeing his silence, Gardner Martin flashed a reassuring smile.
"Just remember to let Poufer choose first in situations like the King's Pie game, and you'll be fine."
But I'm no longer the same person I used to be. Can I really depend on being the last to choose to avoid the problem when there's the Blood Emperor's aura corrupting my right hand? Lumian silently pondered for a moment before responding, "Yes, Commanding Officer."
He then inquired, "Where is Red Swan Castle?"
He intended to scout the area when the opportunity arose. At the very least, he needed to pinpoint the location of the nearest cathedral.
