Royal Encounter

Lucas's Perspective:

"What do you want?"

I look at them, drawing the katana from its sheath.

"Hold on! I just want to explain something to you two."

As I draw the sword, he recoils a bit, looking scared.

"What do you mean?"

I ask him, still holding the sword in front of him.

"We were just testing you, to see if you were strong. It was just a test."

As he says this, Larry appears behind him.

"What the hell? Larry?"

He gives a thumbs-up when he sees me.

"I'm not Larry. I'm Lawrie."

What a crazy situation. Should I trust them?

"You can trust them, Lucas. I don't sense any malice from them."

When I look back, I see Éder arriving, his clothes covered in blood.

"Even your friend agrees, Lucas."

Says the red-haired man.

"I want explanations."

I say this while sheathing my katana.

"Let's go to the king's castle, I'll explain everything to you."

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