With the earl’s directive, a conflict was on the verge of unfolding.2

The twenty knights were seasoned retainers of the earl who had fought over a hundred battles.0

Among them, fourteen were intermediate squires, five were senior squires, and one was an intermediate magic initiate.0

The three senior squires formed an arrowhead formation, advancing toward Sein without drawing their swords or other weapons.0

Instead, they retrieved a shiny metallic rope from their saddles—a non-magic but exceptionally durable tool funded generously by the earl.0

The ropes were tough enough to even securely bind intermediate magical beasts with robust physiques.0

Initially, the earl had not intended to resort to force, but it was becoming evident that his son was stubborn,...1