You speak as though you have the upper hand.
I lifted my sword and made it burst into flames again, then I held my chin up, gazing into his eyes.
Do you recognize it?
You must have, seeing your usual arrogant eyes tremble with panic.
"K-Knights!" He called out, trying to sound intimidating yet failing so. The clear tremor in his voice giving him away.
They won't come. They can't.
Without hesitation, I lifted my feet, surging forward. My grip on the sword was tight.
The emperor tried to dodge my attack, but he couldn't do it properly, suffering a slash on his shoulder.
What dedication.
He could have easily dodged that, yet he didn't, afraid that his beloved wife would get hit.
The emperor held his shoulder, his face contorted with pain and fury.
"Kya!!!" The empress shrieked. "Re-Rehan…" Her right hand trembled, reaching out for the emperor whilst her other hand held her bulging stomach.
