The Hero's Move

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Emilia was naturally pleased to see that Danielle and Sylvia were no longer as tit for tat against each other as before, and were even starting to show signs of getting along.

Of course, it was impossible to call them 'friends', but no great empire was built overnight.

As long as she kept pushing them in the right direction, Emilia could already see a future where they could be a great team, one that could help her directly confront the hero when needed.

When she got back to the 'game room' the next day, however, the 'cheerful' atmosphere that she expected was completely gone.

Not to mention Danielle or Sylvia, even Nico and Robin were slumped dispiritedly on the sofa, as if someone had kicked their pet puppies to death.

Emilia couldn't help but be a little dumbfounded. "What happened?"