"Stop making a fool of yourself! This is why she's so full of herself. Because your constant losses boost her confidence."
Lisbeth clenched her fists behind her back and refused to look away even though her father's gaze was horrifying. "This time, I'm confident that I will win. I will prove it to you. It's just… you need to be there."
Yes, King Valentin was Lisbeth's trump card, as well as her only chance at a winning shot. The vampire king was a lot of people's Achilles's heel, including Riona and herself.
She knew that bringing the king into the arena would not only significantly diminish Riona's power, but also her own. However, knowing that King Valentin was on her side in this spar might help her loosen up.
But victory was yet to be hers, as King Valentin's expression darkened. He was certainly not thrilled with the idea of being used by his daughter.
