Adrian was contemplating as Caroline burst in, clutching Sans. "You can't hand over your position to Sylvas, sir! He tried to kill me and even gouged out my roc's core! He'll bring about the end of Ivory Cloud!”

Sans turned away, knowing Caroline's impulsiveness could backfire, especially with the cunning Sylvas prepared for such accusations.

Adrian ignored her and addressed Sylvas, "I wouldn't dare instruct you to do anything, but I do have a few words to say. Would you like to hear them?"

Sylvas was startled, regretting his earlier eagerness. He felt he had been too transparent to Adrian, leaving him feeling defensive. "I'm all ears," he said warily.

He then turned to Caroline and invited her to sit. Everyone's gaze turned to her. In her pale yellow dress, despite it being dirty, her sparkling eyes and curvaceous figure in the semi-wet dress caught many stares. This infuriated her.

"Stop staring or I'll gouge your eyes out!" she shouted.

Adrian stood up and wrapped his coat aro