The silence following Marco's revelation was deafening. Then, a chilling truth emerged. Rico, his newfound ally, was still under the Blood Queen's spell. His claim of immunity had been a lie, a clever ruse to learn Marco's plans.
Marco felt as if the ground had been pulled from under his feet. Rico, who he had believed to be his ally, was still under the enemy's control. The Blood Queen's deception was deeper and more insidious than he had ever imagined.
The Blood Queen, or "Seraphina" as they knew her, watched the scene unfold with a satisfied smirk. Her plan was working perfectly. She was still in control, and Marco was left floundering.
But Marco was not ready to surrender. He had faced betrayal and deception before. He was Marco, the protector of Lumina, and he would fight till the end.