Chapter 2: Loyalty Forged in Blood
The poisoned meat soup was served in a wooden bowl, emanating a tempting aroma.
Vaerik took the soup handed to him by the knight, slowly raised it to his lips, but suddenly stopped and turned to hand the bowl to Roy.
"I have no appetite. You drink it for me."
Roy's face froze, and he smiled forcedly: "My Lord, this is against the rules. You should have it first."
"I order you to drink it," Vaerik's tone suddenly became serious.
Roy's lips turned slightly pale, and cold sweat seeped from his temples.
He knew very well what was in the bowl of soup. If he drank it, he would certainly die.
Knight Captain Lambert also sensed something was wrong and gave a signal to the surrounding knights. Several immediately stood up and surrounded Roy.
"Drink it," Lambert said in a deep voice.
The hot meat soup was forcibly brought to his lips.
Seeing that he could no longer evade, Roy suddenly tried to escape, but was firmly held down.