The Deadly Gamble
Empress Valtheria proposes a high-stakes gamble to Lucien Von, involving a dangerous fruit called Ghost's Dread, which is known to be fatal to outsiders but a delicacy in Verkar. Lucien, determined to prove his worth even without his God Pen, accepts the challenge despite the risks, setting the stage for a deadly game of courage.Will Lucien survive the lethal effects of Ghost's Dread, or is this gamble his downfall?