Chapter - 77
Jacob stared at the ornate letter in his hand, its elegant script and royal seal weighing heavily on his mind. An invitation to the Royal Palace—specifically, a summons from the second princess herself, Vela Ironhelm. He couldn't fathom why she would want to meet with him, a mere monster hunter, and the thought gnawed at him. Lost in his thoughts, Jacob didn't notice when Thorne sauntered up beside him.
Without warning, Thorne snatched the letter from Jacob's grasp, his sharp eyes quickly scanning the contents. "What's got you scowling like that?" he asked, a hint of amusement in his voice.
"Hey, don't you know anything about privacy?" Jacob protested, reaching to take back the letter, but Thorne merely sidestepped him, holding it just out of reach.