Hearing those words alone was enough to make Arthur furious. In his eyes, Ethan's statement had crossed a clear line.
He never should have said something like that, especially now, when he was standing in another city, not Mavelard itself. Arthur's expression hardened as his thoughts churned.
Those who threaten my city must deal with me and Redemption Sword.
Arthur felt no fear at all. Facing Ethan alone did not intimidate him in the slightest, especially when he was confident that he could match the man head-on if it came down to it.
"Take back what you said," Arthur warned coldly.
"Put your sword away."
Ashley hurriedly left her seat, her footsteps quick as she crossed the hall's carpet with panic written all over her face.
She knew Ethan was trying to persuade Arthur to return, and she also knew that Arthur was not someone who could be belittled or provoked lightly.
If things spiraled further, the consequences would be disastrous.
