When They Beg, I Rise!

Lucian was visibly anxious as he looked towards Lemira, "Lemmy, can you really stand by and watch your little sister get hurt like this?"

Alaric furrowed his brows, knowing full well that Evelina's actions were somewhat out of line.

But if Lemira just agreed to join the team, wouldn't this all go away? So, all Lemira had to do was nod her head in agreement.

Lemira responded coolly, "You guys might be missing the point here."

Lucian was baffled, "What do you mean?"

"First off, I made it clear. My refusal to join the team is simply because I don't like it, and it has nothing to do with any of you. Secondly, Evelina resorting to self-harm to pressure me, how is that any different from me self-harming to force King to marry me?" Her sarcasm hit right on the mark.

The teammates who wanted to chime in all suddenly shut their mouths, realizing she might have a point.

Alaric couldn't help but speak up, "No matter what, Eve is family."

Even though Evelina was terrible at gaming and lacked any sense of responsibility, she was still just a girl at the end of the day.

"Does that have anything to do with me? Whether Evelina chooses self-harm or even suicide, it's none of my business. Stop trying to guilt-trip me!"

you provoke her like this!" Alaric was furious, intending

hit her! Except for Caspian, who tended to be violent, none of

this slap never

already the second instance of violence. According to the law, the victim can call the police and request a

staring at him in shock. How did he get

you be? This is a family matter, and you, a stranger,

but was

stranger like me can't stand by and watch. That says a lot about how out of line

icy, dismayed at their repeated attempts to harm her. He

you misunderstand. This

it different? Your adopted sister is holding everyone back, disappearing when needed most, relying on Lemira, the real sister, to step in and win the game, earning the opponents' respect and apologies. And instead of treating her right,

was at a loss for words, suddenly realizing Alaric's

Lemira with a hint of guilt, "Lemmy, I didn't mean it like that. I just didn't want Eve to

pressed her lips

real sister? What kind of fricking logic is that!" Lucian's guilt deepened; he turned to Alaric, "You better apologize to Lemmy! Who gave you the right

was shocked by Alaric's action. Alaric stood frozen, guiltily