Chapter 188: Alpha Lords

The dining hall was a scene of morning indifference, with its breakfast laid out in sumptuous abundance. Yet amidst the lavish spread, tension simmered just beneath the surface. Sasha's frustration was palpable as she recounted a disturbing vision. "There was this door... it appeared to be made of crimson mist. It was unsettling and..." Vladmir, with a disinterested yawn, sipped from his wine glass, his attention clearly wandering. Sasha shot him a sharp, accusing look. "Are you even listening to me?" With a slack expression, Vladmir managed a noncommittal nod. The mysterious door inside the castle intrigued him, but his lack of enthusiasm suggested otherwise. Sasha, clearly agitated, pressed further, "Aren’t you curious?" Danil strolled into the dining hall, his demeanor as blank as his greeting. "Good morning," he said, offering little more than a mechanical politeness. "Morning," Sasha muttered tersely. Vladmir, barely masking his boredom, waved a greeting. Danil seated hims