Brand lifted his head and offered the most charming smile to everyone present—so impeccable that even the most critical etiquette officer couldn't find fault with this 'noble-like smile', making it almost a paragon for all Erune nobles in terms of insincerity. This was his only response to De Jia'er, as he wasn't afraid of De Jia'er or Anlek causing trouble here at all. He had defeated them in a legitimate duel, witnessed by at least three reputable individuals, including Marquis Youxi. He could be praised for his mercy for not killing De Jia'er then.
Those who managed to attend this venue were not of dull wit; everyone quickly realized, "It's him! He sliced off De Jia'er's hand with one sword!" The hall suddenly buzzed with commotion.
"So young! How could this be possible?"
"Martha above, I heard in my younger years that the Highlander's Eagles had the power of Elemental Manifestation, could this young man have defeated De Jia'er...?"
