Villain Ch 1130. The Beginning of The Darkness [Part 2]
The group sat in silence.
Red_King leaned forward slightly and let out a small, casual laugh. "You okay, pal?" His tone was light, but his eyes were cautious, watching Zael closely.
Zael turned toward him, and though his smile returned, it was weaker, less certain. "Yes, of course." He hesitated for a moment before continuing. "I know, being the king's illegitimate kid, I'm probably not too popular around here. But I try my best. One day, they'll recognize me. Recognize us." His voice grew stronger, filled with determination. "We fight to protect the people, after all. Together, we're their shield. They need us, and one day, the king and his court will realize that."
Red_King shifted in his seat, leaning slightly toward Elio and whispering under his breath, "His moral compass sounds a lot like yours, doesn't it?"
