Emperor's Reckoning - Chapter 1092 Who Goes First?

... beggar had fled, "What a waste." He stepped forward before reaching for the mallet.

But just as he was about to grasp it, Liam, sharp-witted and not one to back down, interrupted him, "Who said you get to go first?"

The tension became palpable, a thick cloud of uncertainty hanging in the air. The onlookers were on the edge of wondering how this power struggle between the young masters would unfold. Drako's arrogant smile faltered as he shot a fierce glance at Liam, sparks of riv ...