"Although your vampire charms are indeed high, I hate to break it to you, your brokenness cancels out whatever useful charm you might have left," Anthony's tone came with a smirk, his expression both amused and dry.
"Why is everyone suddenly talking about my pockets today? I get it," Dale muttered, clicking his tongue in mock frustration.
"Do you know what new military rank we'll be assigned?" Kingsley asked, breaking the subtle tension and steering the conversation in a different direction.
Anthony simply shook his head as he replied, "I don't know. But I'm sure the Warlords will take care of it. We should be getting news in a few days at most."
Kingsley nodded silently, accepting the response with his usual calm.
Anthony continued speaking as he brought up the sparring match he had with Warlord Raelith, something still fresh in his memory.
