Villain Ch 517. The Emperor Is Among Us [Part 2]
"Elio, order!" James' urgent plea jolted Elio into immediate action. The panic in James's eyes reflected the shared apprehension that pulsed through the room, his voice echoing the heightened anxiety.
The tension was palpable, each beat of their hearts seemingly in sync with the fear that surged among them. Normally, every time the emperor concluded his eerie nursery rhyme, chaos would ensue, often resulting in the demise of a player. Though they understood the emperor shouldn't have the right to take their lives in this event, the possibility lingered as a haunting question.