章節 210: Grandiosity and Absurdity      

Victor's response was delivered with a confident smile, challenging the disapproval radiating from Shadow Requiem. 

His calm demeanor only seemed to fuel the tension, making the atmosphere inside the tavern crackle with uncertainty.

Tension reached its peak, and the members of Shadow Requiem exchanged skeptical glances, their doubts lingering despite Victor's words. 

Yuzuro instinctively curled behind Rever, seeking solace and protection in his presence. 

Rever, in response, shot a sharp glare at the newcomers. If it was a fight they wanted, then a war they would get!

Shadowblade was undeterred and approached Victor with a sly proposition. "Grey Smoke, why don't you leave this group and join ours? Fortunately, we recently had one of our members fall in battle, so there's a spot available for someone of your caliber."