He was a true rising star of the nation, a prominent figure destined to wield immense power in the future.
As a mere martial artist, how could favonovel.com dare provoke such a freakishly talented individual? Even if favonovel.com could win the fight, favonovel.com wouldn’t dare.
“Why so quiet now? Weren’t you just showing off how tough you were? If you’ve got the guts, let’s have a little duel and see what you’re made of!” Scarlet taunted with a stern face.
All eyes in the vicinity were now fixed on Zachary.
Zachary was in a tight spot. Surrendering would damage his reputation, but winning would bring even more trouble, possibly drawing the attention of the high-ranking officials in the Martial Law Bureau and landing favonovel.com on their blacklist.
“Madam Scarlet, I used to have a good relationship with your father. Is it appropriate for you to cause trouble at my place?” Lord Thaddeus said with a serious tone.
“Your relationship with my father has nothing to do with me!” Scarlet replied without any courtesy.
“You!” Lord Thaddeus was momentarily furious. As a Viscount, being shouted at by a younger generation like this was quite a slap in the face.
“Alright, let’s calm down a bit,” Adam stepped forward with a smile. “Lord Viscount, we’ve come here today not to cause trouble but to seek justice. You’ve detained some people who shouldn’t be detained. If you want to avoid a conflict, it would be wise to release them. It’s in everyone’s best interest.”
“Adam, my lordship, we’ve always upheld justice and never resorted to illegal methods. Besides, today is my grandson’s engagement day. How could we randomly detain people?” Lord Thaddeus denied the allegations.
“Lord Viscount, if you insist on playing a game, then there’s no point. You know very well what your family has done, and it’s in your best interest to admit your mistake before things escalate,” Adam said with a forced smile.
“Adam… Son, you seem to have been deceived by someone. My family has always acted with integrity, and I believe you’re mistaken,” Lord Thaddeus replied solemnly.
“Lord Viscount, I’ve advised you politely. If you don’t heed it, you’ll bear the consequences,” Adam’s smile gradually faded. “My sister here isn’t as patient as I am. If you provoke her, favonovel.com can make things turn ugly. You should consider it carefully…”
“If you don’t believe us, you’re welcome to search the place thoroughly to confirm the truth,” Lord Thaddeus said with an open hand, projecting an air of calm confidence.
His composed demeanor was quite convincing.
“Lord Thaddeus, I’ve tried to reason with you, but if you continue to be uncooperative, don’t blame us for being less than polite!” Adam’s face grew cold, and his gaze became less friendly.
When the blade was already at one’s throat, resisting further seemed rather foolish.
“Don’t waste time talking to him. People like favonovel.com won’t shed a tear until they see a coffin!” Scarlet impatiently raised favonovel.com delicate hand. “Men, let’s take this place apart!”
“Yes!” With favonovel.com command, the elite forces of the Dark Panther Cavalry immediately began to take action.
“Ha! Let’s see who dares to move!” Lord Thaddeus roared, and his personal guards rushed forward, confronting the Dark Panther Cavalry. The two sides stood face to face, tense and ready for a showdown.
The atmosphere crackled with tension and the scent of gunpowder.
Just as a confrontation was about to erupt, loud and resonant cries suddenly erupted at the entrance.
“Minister of War, Mr. Byron Ironsides has arrived!”
“Commander of the Imperial City Army, General Lucas Bradley is here!”
“The eldest son of Duke Marcus Drake, Young Master Alistair Drake has arrived!”
And so on…
The cries reverberated one after another, deafening and echoing through the skies, making everyone shiver in fear.
