"Hmph, you are not the first person to say that to me. What? Even you think that I should wait for the kingdom's reply when I know very damn well what will happen?"
Gerard was fully aware of the corruption that had infested the council and the capital aristocrats. As such, he did not hold much hope about the kingdom shielding them.
It was because of this reason that this man came to the very hard decision of fighting his own kingdom to protect his family.
"I am not saying that. In fact, if I were in your place, I would no doubt do the same". A knight protects the kingdom so that his family and loved ones can live in peace. If you take that away from a knight, all you will end up with is a villain with superhuman prowess.
"You are doing the right thing, but you are going about it wrong. Lord Gerard, you should know how much the council hates me. If you go against their orders, which knight order do you think they will order to clean this mess up?"
