Ch-47

Dracie's sharp claws extended, a clear sign of her anger. Her gaze was filled with a potent mixture of frustration and anger as she scanned the room, her furious glare landing on each and every individual, including Hwan Gyu. Her eyes narrowed as she spoke, her voice laced with venom. "I GAVE AN ORDER. I TOLD YOU ALL TO KILL THEM, BUT NOBODY LISTENED!!" She turned her attention to Blake, her rage-filled gaze fixed on him. "AND YOU! THIS IS YOUR DAMN FAULT!!" Her accusation echoed within the room, her frustration reaching its peak. 

"I told you killing the princes won't be beneficial" Blake calmly said, Dracie seethed at Blake's calm demeanor, his lack of concern infuriating her even more. Frustration and irritation flashed in her eyes as she responded. "OH, REALLY? YOU TOLD ME THAT KILLING THE PRINCES WASN'T GOOD? WHAT A BRILLIANT STRATEGY YOU HAVE THERE!!" Her voice was filled with sarcasm and anger as she continued, "NOW THEY'RE BACK, THANKS TO YOUR 'GENIUS' PLAN! WHAT A F*CKING GREAT JOB YOU DID!" 

"Will you calm down for a second?" Blake almost raised his voice. Blake's attempt to calm Dracie with a firm tone backfired as he nearly raised his voice. Dracie's eyes widened, a dangerous fire burning in them. Her glare intensified as her voice lowered to a menacing whisper. "Did I just hear you raise your voice at me?" she said, her words filled with a lethal, icy calm.

"Even if I did, so what? Shouting at them won't solve anything, so calm down and" he came closer and whispered, "your special wine is ready in your room." As Blake approached Dracie and whispered about the special wine waiting for her in her room, her anger momentarily faltered. The mention of her favorite drink caught her attention, and her gaze softened slightly. She took a deep breath, her claws retracting slowly. "You know I can't resist my wine," she grumbled, her voice losing some of its venomous edge.  

She left after giving one last glance at everyone. Blake turned to them and gave a cold glare, "Hwan Gyu I guess you know what would happen when you lose your chance, right? I asked you to separate those princes and yet, how are they again together?" Blake's eyes turned red and his veins were showing. 

Hwan Gyu flinched under Blake's cold glare, his face paling as he remembered the consequences of failure. The anger in Blake's voice sent a chill down his spine, making him involuntarily shiver. With a nervous gulp, Hwan Gyu spoke, his voice slightly tremulant. "I...I tried, Master Blake. They...they reunited on their own." 

"I ASKED HOW COME THEY REUNITED??" Blake shouted angrily. 

Hwan Gyu jumped at the sound of Blake's shout, his body instinctively tensing. His eyes widened in fear as he hurriedly tried to explain. "I-I don't know, Master Blake! They...they just came together unexpectedly! I couldn't stop them!" Hwan Gyu's voice quivered with terror as he sputtered out the words.

"You failed!" Blake's claws came out. Hwan Gyu trembled as he saw Blake's claws come out, his body instinctively backing away. His heart raced with panic as the reality of his failure sank in. Tears welled up in his eyes as he mumbled through a mixture of fear and shame, "I...I'm sorry, Master Blake! I tried my best, but it wasn't enough..."

"This is because you were too greedy for money. I gave you one chance. You are the worst servant ever! You should have been lucky that the prince made you someone special yet you were greedy for power" 

Hwan Gyu's eyes widened in shock at Blake's harsh words, the truth of his greed and desire for power exposed. Guilt washed over him, but beneath it lay a small flicker of pride that the prince had given him special treatment. He lowered his head, the weight of his mistake and the loss of his position settling heavily on his shoulders. "I...I was foolish, Master Blake. I let greed blind me," he muttered, his voice filled with shame.

"Run away" Blake whispered, "Dracie would have asked to kill you, but I won't. Run away before I change my mind." Hwan Gyu's eyes darted up to meet Blake's, a mixture of surprise and relief in his gaze. The realization that he wouldn't be killed by Blake's hand gave him a sliver of hope. He hesitated for a moment, torn between his desire to escape and his loyalty to Dracie. But the fear of death ultimately won out, and he nodded hastily. "Y-yes, Master Blake," he stuttered, his voice shaky, "I...I will run away. I won't linger here any longer!"

Blake took the ring which contained magic from him, "you are worthless for this." Hwan Gyu felt a pang of despair as Blake took the magical ring from him. The words "you are worthless for this" echoed in his mind, a stark reminder of his fall from favor. He watched the ring slip away, his link to power severed. "I understand, Master Blake," he muttered dejectedly, the weight of loss heavy upon him.

As Hwan Gyu left, his emotions swirled within him - guilt for his failure, guilt for his betrayal towards Jin, and the lingering feeling of emptiness without the magical ring. He walked into the night, the weight of his mistakes heavy on his shoulders, wondering what his future held. Hwan Gyu's eyes froze as he saw someone familiar in the distance. Surprise and fear coursed through him. Time seemed to stop for a moment as he stared. He blinked, unsure if his mind was playing tricks on him. Could it really be...?