As Kai stepped into the sleek black car waiting for him outside the royal palace, he felt a sense of liberation wash over him. The weight of expectation and diplomacy seemed to lift slightly from his shoulders, replaced by a surge of determination. As the car pulled away from the grandeur of the palace, Kai's mind drifted, and soon enough, he sensed Inferno's presence. “You seem rather pleased with our little showdown back there.” Kai addressed him, wanting to see if his beast was in the mood for a chat. “Pleased? I'm practically ecstatic. You finally showed some backbone. It's about time we put those pests in their places. If it was for me, I would have burned them all to a crisp.” Inferno replied with a devious voice. “Well, I couldn't have done it without your encouragement. Thank yo