Chapter 86. The Green-Eyed Monster

(A little earlier)

Mercy entered Hope's room, accompanied by the latter.

It wasn't quite a room, but more of an apartment, spacious, with two separate bedrooms for Hope and his roommate.

The girl closed the door behind them, after making sure that no one was following them.

"Phew... Will be hard walkin' around tomorrow... Well, gonna just stick to Dora, he's always the center of focus."

She sighed and looked at her knight who was more defeated than ever.

"Alri't, let's see... Gonna stay like this forever? Hello?"

He slowly tried to raise his head but lowered it again, smiling.

“If you want to beat me, please just do it.”

He slumped to his knees pathetically.

Mercy stayed silent for a moment then walked toward him and crouched down in front of him.

"What's in yer head, dumbo, no one is gonna beat ya... even though ya need a serious wake-up slap."

She put her hand on his cheek and gently raised his head.

"Hope, why