[Bonus (#`O′)] Fighting the Old Fellow: Experience Matters!

"It's taking too long," Alfred mumbled to himself, pacing outside the massive doors of the icy mansion. He hesitated, wondering whether he should peek inside to check on the situation.

He sighed heavily, "Sigh... I hope everything's fine," he muttered under his breath.

Alfred wasn't particularly concerned about Mortimer. The old patriarch had faced far more dangerous situations, even surviving encounters with the Empress herself. If anyone could handle this, it was Mortimer.

Alfred's real worry was Victor.

If something happened to Victor, the consequences would be catastrophic—not just for Mortimer but for the entire Frostblade family. They'd face the wrath of the Pyra Empire, a nation brimming with prideful dragons who wouldn't think twice about annihilating their enemies.

"!!" A shiver ran down Alfred's spine at the mere thought. "I pray everything works out..." he mumbled again, his voice barely audible over the howling winds outside.

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