Chapter 117: A quest from Scott

"But that would only happen if there is something colossal enough to truly threaten the survival of our human continent''

''Otherwise, I just can't fathom how we'd step into the role of a hero," Scott exclaimed with a touch of scepticism.

Scott leaned forward, his brow furrowed in thought. "Daniel, you make a valid point, but you know as well as I do that such threats are exceedingly rare."

I nodded, acknowledging the rarity of world-shaking crises.

"True, Scott, but think about it. The circumstances within the imperial family have been undeniably peculiar lately''

''Doesn't it strike you as suspicious? How could the king's health deteriorate so suddenly when everyone believed him to be unparalleled in his vigour?"

My words hung in the air, and a hushed tension settled over the room. I'd broached a topic that few were willing to entertain.

Scott's face contorted with a mix of anger and apprehension.