Villain Ch 978. Adapt
"I think—" Allen began, but his words were cut off as Martin, clearly not in agreement with Lisa, leaned forward and interjected.
"With all due respect, Lisa, I don't think we can base our decision solely on player demand," Martin said, his tone firm but not confrontational. "Yes, the petition has gained a lot of traction, but we have to consider the long-term impact on the game's narrative. The Devil Emperor is the linchpin of our entire story arc. He's not just any character; he's the embodiment of everything the heroes are fighting against. If we start making him a romantic figure, we risk diluting that role."