Chapter 198: My Betrothed
As Kyren’s attention shifted towards the incoming voice, Kiev seized the opportunity to strike. He punched the grand duke’s chest with a powerful blow, causing Kyren to lose his balance and fall to the ground.
In a swift motion, Kiev positioned his sword at the grand duke’s neck, asserting his dominance over his fallen opponent. The sudden turn of events bewildered the knights, as they had never witnessed their lord succumb to an adversary before. This was an unprecedented situation.
Kiev then shouted, declaring his claim over the princess, "Hand over Princess Anna to me! She’s mine!"
"Never!" yelled Kyren.
Witnessing the precarious situation, Eric warned, "Move your sword from His Highness! Otherwise, I won’t guarantee the safety of your sister!"
As the situation intensified, the knights continued restraining Callis, with Garin twisting her arms behind her back and Eric holding his sword against her neck. Luke and Alex remained vigilant, drawing their blades against the princess while Drystan caught Armel, disallowing the teenager from running away.
Kiev gritted his teeth in annoyance and spat out, "What a loser! Using a woman and a boy as hostages! Is this the so-called act of valour of the Knights of Gerhard?"
His frustration and anger were palpable as he raised his discontent.
In response to the knights’ actions, Kyren, fueled by his sense of chivalry, demanded, "Let them go!"
Embarrassed, he disallowed the princess and the teenager to be used as pawns in their conflict.
"But, Your Highness!" countered Garin.