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Even though this feeling swept over Daneel, he rifled through all the plans he had prepared to ensure Faxul's victory.

From the spies placed in the Black Raven Kingdom, Daneel knew about Tenebrol's bloody history. Through this, he had also known that it was wishful thinking to hope that Faxul would beat him without any help.

This wasn't because he didn't trust his friend. It was just that days of practice with the Raven couldn't match the experience of one who had toiled through blood for years to reach where his position.

Still, he knew that the differentiating factor was the true blood of the Black Raven which had yet to show its worth. This was the only reason why he even considered the possibility that Faxul might win without his help.

Of course, if he did help, he knew that it would be such a scarring incident in his friend's life that he might completely break the bond which was already strained right now.