“Just tread carefully here. Any suspicious move, and it’s the end for you,” the large figure warned, his gravelly voice heavy with authority.“Doesn’t exactly help, these threats,” Vondrel replied, a grin tugging at the corners of his mouth. “Why not try being a little friendly, old man?”Lucin chimed in with a playful smirk. “You can’t blame him. He looks like someone who’s been rejected by plenty of ladies before he finally found one who’d tolerate him. He’s probably feeling insecure around all this handsomeness.”The large figure scowled, his deep-set eyes narrowing. “I’m right here, you know. One more word from either of you, and I’ll personally throw you both out.”“Look, he’s ruining the mood again,” Lucin muttered with a feigned sigh.“Relax, old man. We’re just messing around. Don’t take it personally,” Vondrel added with a soft laugh, his tone warm but laced with an edge.Ignoring their banter, the large figure led the way through the labyrinthine corridors until they reached
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