In the Grip of king Roderick
He moved closer, his presence commanding the space as his fingers lightly brushed against the edge of the table, a gesture that seemed to amplify the sense of control he held.
"You see, Sylvian," Roberick's gaze bore into his loyal companion's, "there are many ways to play the game of power. Some prefer to wield swords, while others," he gestured toward the fallen advisors, "rely on deceit and misguided loyalties."
His fingers clenched into a fist, a reflection of his disdain for those who had dared to challenge him. "Yet, they failed to recognize the MASTER behind the curtain, the one who orchestrates every move, every choice."
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