Chapter 193: A Fierce Battle
A voice shattered the silence, "How dare you breach into Gerhard’s mansion?"
The Mederian siblings and Armel turned their attention to the source of the shout. Eric, accompanied by six knights, had rushed to the scene upon receiving the urgent report from a servant about intruders.
"Oh, boy! This is going to be troublesome! We’re wasting time here," Callis muttered with an annoyed expression.
The Knights of Gerhard directed their gaze towards the warped iron gates, their faces registering surprise. They observed that no army was accompanying the man before them, only a woman wearing long pants and a hooded robe, along with a teenager carrying a sling bag over his shoulder.
The fact that the assailant’s attack had severely deformed the iron gates left them bewildered. Luke’s eyes widened as he caught sight of Armel, recognition flashing across his face.
"You’re the forager kid!" he exclaimed, surprised by the teenager’s presence. The other knights shared in his astonishment.
Armel, filled with fear, quickly explained, "I... I didn’t mean to come here! I swear! They forced me!"
Callis interjected with irritation in her voice, "Wow, you make it sound like we’re so cruel to you! I’m definitely going to claim back my money for that food I bought you the other day!"
Armel defended himself, glaring back at the princess. "I’m not lying! You and your brother did force me, though!"
Callis huffed in response. However, before their argument could escalate, their exchange was abruptly interrupted as Luke, drawing his sword, stepped forward to confront the princess.
Eric’s attention remained fixed on Kiev, considering him a significant threat to Gerhard’s mansion. He drew his sword from its scabbard, gripping it tightly, and prepared to strike.