Emilia’s POVLyle dragged me to stand before the one-eyed general.Everyone’s gaze was fixed on me. I couldn't stand up straight; all I could do was kneel on the ground, trembling uncontrollably.No one saw the two bloodied fingers behind my back."Emilia, you’ve seen Carlos’s fate. I don’t need to explain more. Just stay quiet here and wait until Prince Hommes returns with the results," Lyle said, his voice low as he looked down at me. He didn’t hurt me physically, but the threat in his tone was clear.Knock, knock. The one-eyed general, sitting in his chair, tapped on the armrest, and then I heard the soldiers issue a command.“The general says, raise your head.”I froze for a moment, realizing what was happening, but I had no choice. Slowly, I raised my head and met the cold, ruthless gaze of the general. His eyes scanned me like a predator examining its prey, and a slight, cruel smile appeared on his face.He raised his hand, palm up, curling his fingers in a beckoning motion, as
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