Chapter 193: A Knight in Shining Armor?

Skyla hesitated, her mouth opening and closing as she felt the full brunt of Ophelia's fiery anger. Had she made a mistake by approaching her? The sheer intensity of Ophelia's rage was palpable, leaving Skyla feeling suffocated and unsure of her next move. Ophelia, however, paid Skyla no mind as she pushed past her and entered the throne room. The sight before her was starkly different from the tense standoff she had just left. Nikolai was seated on the first step of the grand staircase leading to his throne, his posture commanding and authoritative. Before him knelt three battered wolves, their bodies showing signs of recent combat. They looked as if they were on the verge of shifting into their wolf forms, their eyes wide with fear. Nikolai was brandishing a sword with a cold, menacing expression that sent shivers down the spines of the wolves and the guards stationed outside the chamber. His presence alone was enough to create an aura of dread. Yet, as soon as his gaze fell upon