Chapter 204: Shattering the Void

The world expected Dante Casson to break. The ultimatum issued by Julius Lyson was not a challenge; it was a death sentence delivered with the arrogance of a king. For two days, Norbia held its breath, the city’s vibrant pulse subdued by a palpable tension. The Martial Association was on high alert, the Sabey family had fortified its estate, and every screen flickered with news anchors speculating on the inevitable, bloody surrender. But on the morning of the third day, the narrative shattered....