Schupert came fully prepared for battle. His army numbered at least 5000 at a glance.

“…”

Prihi looked at Count Schupert and Raylen, the two traitors, from above the castle walls. Schupert glared at his former king.

“King, I heard you accepted the Vigilante into your ranks.”

He mentioned Shin Jonghak, which made Aileen and Jin Sahyuk frown from next to me.

“You seem to have gained some resources from the Vigilante group.”

Count Schupert looked displeased. He could tell Plerion’s dilapidated walls had been reinforced.

“A declaration of war will be unavoidable if you don’t hand over the man behind this.”

“…”

Prihi didn’t answer. Declaration of war. Those three words fell heavily on the young king’s shoulders. Schupert also noticed her fear and sneered.

“Hand him over now. Nothing bad will happen to Plerion if you do. I will guarantee what little authority you have left.”

Prihi clenched her fists at the count’s arrogance.

“Fuck off, you piece of shit!”

Someone cursed out loud. The improper language echoed throughout the castle and everyone stared at that person in a daze.

Jin Sahyuk furiously glared at the count. He also stared at Jin Sahyuk and wondered if he heard correctly. Jin Sahyuk only gave him a twisted smile.

“I’ve been wanting to say that for a long time.”

“Your servant lacks decorum. Perhaps she takes after—”

KWANG!

Jin Sahyuk’s spear struck the ground next to him before he could finish. Pzzzt… The ground cracked and debris shot into the air. Schupert...