Having confirmed the individual’s identity, Seon-Hyeok realized why the man named Fontaine seemed hostile.

The Griffindor Kingdom had lost two of its precious griffins, as well as their riders. The antagonistic relationship between him and the Griffindors was such that nobody would find it strange if their representative requested a duel here and now.

“You don’t have to look at me like that. What happens in war, stays in war. Such is the destiny of a knight. I am here as an envoy to congratulate you on your engagement, so please do not be so wary of me.”

His tone was still on edge, but Fontaine explained his position on the current matter. It seemed he thought he was being gracious and considerate.

Seon-Hyeok, in turn, found this distasteful.

“I still remember how the Griffindors backstabbed me back then. In any case, thank you for coming all this way to offer congratulations.”

The man’s expression hardened at once, as Seon-Hyeok sarcastically pointed out his pretentious attitude at claiming what happened before was an honorable act of war.

“You came from far away, so please enjoy yourself.”

Seon-Hyeok did not plan on humoring someone he had no intentions of dealing with.

“Then I’ll be on my way.”

He...