When They Beg, I Rise!

Orion slouched in his chair, his gaze half-lowered, and he simply shrugged, "Beats me."

"You sure you didn't secretly coach her hand by hand?"

"She claims it was all self-taught."

Thaddeus couldn't hide his astonishment, "No way, she actually figured it out on her own? Ever since you nailed that twelve-hit combo and became a legend, countless folks have tried and failed." Anyone familiar with the character gunner knew the legendary difficulty of King's twelve-hit combo. It wasn't just about having the talent; it required real brains too.

Unless King personally tutored them, which was a privilege almost no one enjoyed, mastering it was next to impossible.

Lemira was the first to break the mold! To this day, gamers everywhere are still buzzing with speculation about Lemira's connection to King.

Tapping the table with his slender fingers, Orion mused, "But she's smart, undeniably talented." She was destined to go even further than he ever could.

After school, Lemira made her way to the school entrance where the family chauffeur waited respectfully by the car. She cast a glance toward the infirmary before bending to get into the vehicle. Returning to the Langston mansion, as gazing at it, she felt a strange sense of unfamiliarity with the place she once held dear. Now, it all felt distant.

"You're back. Let's have dinner first; I had the kitchen prepare your

from now on,"

"Take a meal up to her,

The butler was somewhat

Lucian Langston,

has issues

If word gets out, people might think Ms. Langston

Maybe Lemmy just wants to save

Sterling, you're

dine with us, so be it. As long as we keep quiet, who's to know what happens within the Langston walls?" Zack finally closed

favor. Coughing slightly, she offered, "Lucian, I tried my hand at making some nutritious dish today, have a try. I know

more affectionate toward Evelina, "You didn't

needs be paid more attention to. Until