#Chapter 226: Preparing for Another Royal Day

Alex's words sent a shiver down my spine. The weight of the responsibility he placed on me felt immense. Suddenly, everything felt like too much. Opening a magical book with a spell on it wasn't something I had ever imagined doing, let alone being the key to unlocking its secrets. "I don't even know where to begin," I admitted, feeling a mix of apprehension and curiosity. Alex reached out, placing a hand on my shoulder. "I think I know how you can open it." "Really?" I questioned, feeling a flutter in the center of my stomach. "What?" "Wait here," Alex said, walking to his office desk. He pulled out a drawer and took out a shiny, silver object. Upon further inspection, I noticed that he was holding a small knife with intricate carvings on it. "A knife?" I asked, starting to grow a bit nervous. How was that supposed to help? "In order to open the book, we'll need your blood," Alex explained, rushing toward me with the blade. I jumped back in fear. "You're not cut