The Male Lead isn't Following the Script!

The Marquess stepped in front of the children and used his powers. The earth blockade that the Duke summoned was melted away by the raging fire.

There was intense heat but it soon faded away.

"Alistair..." The Duke narrowed his eyes. This was blatant disrespect.

"I didn’t want to do this in your territory but it was needed." He crossed his arms, "I was in the same position as you. Don’t make the same mistake."

The Duke’s clenched fists were released... He turned his attention to the kids.

’This must be his daughter...’

Considering how the Western Marquess brought his daughter, it was a personal matter... He took a deep breath to calm himself down.

"Your Grace," Adeline says softly but firmly, stepping toward the Duke. "I know you don’t trust me, and I don’t blame you. But I’ve come here because I can help."

How could this child help him?

The Marquess sighed and explained. "My daughter... Possess Holy power."

Taking this as a cue, Adeline summoned some holy power to show it to the Duke.