In the city of Ambera, beneath the statue in the central square.
Karina's complexion turned ashen.
The force of Cornelius's slap was tremendous, sending Karina sprawling to the ground, blood gushing from her crimson lips. Yet, she dared not utter a word of complaint, trembling in fear as she pleaded, "Your Highness Cornelius, I beg your forgiveness. It was Karina who transgressed the rules."
Cornelius paid her no heed.
His gaze remained fixed upon Enzo, radiating an insistent dominance, and he inquired, "Have you made up your mind, boy?"
Enzo looked up, a mocking glint in his eye, and replied, "I am unyielding. I cannot kneel! However, should you be willing to abase yourself before me, I might reluctantly concede to your request and relinquish that so-called Origins Mirror."
This statement incensed Cornelius to the core.
