Marco might appear fine on the surface, but there could be hidden complications in his body that he didn't mention.
Alaric didn't want him to fight a warrior like Loras in that kind of condition. However, he also couldn't bring himself to reject Marco.
This might be Marco's chance to step to another level. What should I say?
Alaric pondered deeply.
He sent Giovanni a look hoping to hear some kind of advice from him, but the latter turned away, clearly with no intentions of intervening with the situation.
This guy…
Alaric was exasperated.
Looking at Marco's hopeful face, he took a deep breath and said. "Lord Marco, I'm sure you know that Loras is no ordinary Transcendent Knight. Fighting him could be dangerous even for you. Are you sure about this?"
Marco nodded with determination. "I have thought it through, Your Highness. No matter the results, I will accept it even if I end up dying."
