Chapter 74

"Who do you think I am?" Don't ask how much Beatrice's steps trembled as she continued to approach this cloaked man. Her hand gripping the dagger was sweaty. She was truly afraid, but she didn't want to back down from what had been planned. Beatrice was certain that the tip of the pistol wouldn't miss hitting his head, maybe? She had never faced such a tense day and high stakes before.

Life.

However, she offered herself because Joseph targeted her first. Only then was Alfred pursued. And then, he easily blamed the Twin Dragons for all the tragedies. No. Beatrice wouldn't allow that to happen. It was a cunning way to do it, but considering Sam's brief explanation about the darkness of power, Beatrice understood that everything could be risked as long as the goal was achieved.

So here she was. Standing in Joseph's way. At a distance of about five to six meters between them, Beatrice stopped in her tracks. Her eyes never strayed, except to challenge Joseph, who looked