"None of you did anything wrong," Benjamin said icily, "but I want to know your stand. If you kill her, you don't have any worry. I'll know you're someone who can do something big.

"If you can't do it, it means that you aren't suited to take over my position because your sentiments will get in the way sooner or later. They'll make you an indecisive coward!"

"But I..." Mateo held the shiny knife and bent forward. He looked at Benjamin and Amber, then hung his head in defeat. "I can't do that."

"What can't you do?" Benjamin narrowed his eyes and looked at the collapsed Mateo coldly.

"I can't kill Gem..." Mateo staggered and sobbed. "I grew up with her. She's kind and delicate. I'd long sworn to protect her my whole life. I can't watch her get hurt! But now, you're asking me to kill her. I can't do it... I'd rather kill myself!"

to betray me one day, you'll do that without hesitation. So, my worry is logical," Benjamin

eyes were teary as he yelled at Benjamin, "She blacked out because you tortured her! Are

to Amber and Liam, staring at them condescendingly and emotionlessly, as if they

can't even handle a bit of pain. She can't be my

can fight you. It's better than venting anger

had a problem with Liam and his family and friends, but

Benjamin and Amber, teary and desperate. "Master, what do you

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