"Are you alright?"
In the grand hall, Esme walked toward Yao Lian, who was sitting on a broken piece of stone, carefully wiping her sword clean. The twins, Regina and Mue, were also in the room, waiting. A few moments ago, Ryuk had gone into the throne room, ordering them not to follow.
"Hm? Yeah. And you?" Yao Lian responded without looking up, her focus on the blade's slightly dulled edge. She glanced at Esme as the woman settled beside her. Meanwhile, the twins were busy with their own peculiar activities.
"Sam, you idiot! Can't you even hold the gems properly?" Mue shouted, her small hands working quickly to pry out the embedded jewels from the throne. With practiced ease, she tossed them toward Sand, who stood nearby, struggling to balance the growing pile of treasures in his arms.
Yao Lian sighed, ignoring their antics. She returned her attention to her sword, running her fingers over the blade, checking for any imperfections.
