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Edwin sat on the sofa, his gaze fixed on the image on the screen in front of him. On the screen was a man with a sharp, cold expression. His eyes bore into Edwin, filled with authority and judgment.

The room was quiet, almost unnervingly so, until the man on the screen finally spoke.

"You did well," he said, his voice heavy and commanding.

"Thank you," Edwin replied with a slight nod, keeping his tone calm and measured.

The man's gaze hardened. "But why didn't you finish him off yourself? You could have done it. Why rely on a commoner for such a task?"

Edwin stiffened slightly, his face remaining calm, but there was a flicker of unease in his eyes. He took a slow breath before answering, choosing his words carefully.

"He isn't just a commoner," Edwin said, his voice steady.

The man's expression didn't waver. His voice turned colder, sharper. "What do you mean by that?"