As Caym and Nicolas stood in the softly illuminated confines of the Grand Library, a palpable tension filled the air. The two men faced each other in silence, their gazes locked in a silent exchange that seemed to speak volumes.
Around them, onlookers whispered amongst themselves, their voices barely audible over the hushed atmosphere of the library.
"Do they hate each other?" one whispered, casting a furtive glance at the imposing figures before them.
"Don't you know? The Emperor wanted the Crown Princess to be engaged to Scholar Leroy. However, the Crown Princess refused and said she only wants the Grand Commander," another replied, their words tinged with intrigue.
A murmur of speculation rippled through the crowd as they exchanged theories and conjectures about the nature of the relationship between Caym and Nicolas.
"So is it only Scholar Leroy that hates the Grand Commander?" one voice queried, breaking the silence with a note of uncertainty.
