Chronicle of the Returned King

Uneasy

Vincent's worries grew even more when he arrived in front of the magic researchers' quarters.

Alex knocked on the door of the room several times and waited a moment. Beside him, Vincent already looked nervous because he imagined what would happen next.

Moreover, Vincent suspected that the magic researchers would expect the same things as King Romeros. That's what Vincent was worried about.

"They're asleep?" he asked. Secretly wishing that it was pushed back to tomorrow. Because he needed to muster up the guts.

Alex shook his head. "I know it very well, even though it's late at night, they still do the work. Moreover, I already—"

Before Alex could finish his sentence, the door opened. A tall man appeared with a flat expression and cold eyes.

"Hi, Alex," the man greeted in a low voice. Sounds not interested in greeting.

Alex just chuckled at the man's figure. "Hello, Dalco. You look ... very excited."

Dalco grinned and made the look exactly like a monster meeting prey.

Vincent was a bit