Duke Alaric felt his senses ring the moment he heard Ethan's cold and commanding tone.
For a brief moment, he remained silent.
He carefully looked into Ethan's eyes, but all he saw was calmness. There was no anger on Ethan's face, no shouting, and no visible rage. That calm expression somehow made him even more uneasy.
Seeing his hesitation, Ethan slowly smiled.It was a sinister smile.
"I know what you're thinking."
"But don't forget..."
"This alliance is only temporary."
He leaned back slightly while keeping his eyes on Duke Alaric.
"Once the war is over, everything will return to normal.The Empires will separate.By that time, there won't be any problem if I act."
"As long as I don't leave any loose ends."
The room suddenly became silent.
Duke Alaric unconsciously swallowed.Cold sweat slowly formed on his forehead.
'Terrifying...'
'This is utterly terrifying.'
'Fuck it...'
'Are youngsters these days really this sharp and steady?'
