The Sinister Blessing

Just as Gideon was about to step in and mediate the argument between Roxy and Sylvia, a chilling voice from behind made him shiver.

"Can't you handle something this small?"

The man toyed with an object in his hand, lazily scanning the crowd with a sinister smile.

Sylvia, upon seeing the man, quickly withdrew her hand and lowered her head, her previously haughty demeanor vanishing.

Meanwhile, Freya