A deep silence lingered in the room.
Two people sat facing each other, their gazes locked as they carefully studied one another's expressions and intentions. Neither spoke at first. The air felt heavy, filled with unspoken thoughts.
Albert looked at Ethan and slowly fell into deep thought.
Ethan Blank.
Not long ago, he had been nothing more than a small name, someone Albert barely paid attention to. At most, he was a troublesome baron who appeared here and there. Yet now, that same man had grown into something terrifying, a force that could shake the entire kingdom.
And the very person he hated.He wanted to punish him and tear his skin apart for provoking him and trampling his authority however…
It was a thing of the past.
Albert let out a quiet breath before speaking.
"First of all, I thank you," he said seriously. "On behalf of all the people."
Ethan was clearly taken aback by the respectful tone. He blinked once, then frowned slightly.
