He held his breath, quietly waiting.
At that very moment, Karn rode forth on a mighty warhorse bred from the northern grasslands, its hooves pounding the earth like thunder.
He galloped to within a thousand yards of the Royal Legion and raised his voice in a bold shout.
"I am Karn, the third lord of Thunderwind Fortress! May I ask for what reason the Royal Knights have graced my fortress with their presence? If there is any need, Thunderwind Fortress is willing to offer its humble assistance!"
Cole's hawk-like gaze immediately locked on Karn. His eyes were sharp as blades, and his voice rang out cold and unyielding, like tempered steel.
"By the decree of His Imperial Majesty! Within the Landor Province, all armed powers are to submit themselves to the authority of the provincial governor's office at once. All illegal forces are to be disbanded without delay, no exceptions!"
"Submit? Disband all armed forces?"
