Star Eater

Chapter 293: Chapter 293

Arthur's Point of View

Temple

Luthi was the one who replied as she moved beside me. "We want nothing from you. Quite the opposite, in fact."

Hanging my head at the words, part of me assumed it was just more noble bullshit. "Aien came to us a few days ago." Drewes continued before he gestured around the area. "Before all of this."

My eyes flickered to Drewes, who was now standing beside the bed. "What does that have to do with me?"

The duke adjusted himself. "He came with word from Lady Aydalia." Both became nervous when my grip tightened on the rail so hard it bent the metal to the point of warping the bars. "Begging, pleading if you will, to support you." My breath caught in my throat. "To back you over anyone else should push come to shove."

"Her ancestor gave me everything that I believe in. Loyalty, trust in my companions, protecting the kingdom together, and he fought to his last breath saving my life without retreating. Without fear and without any hesitation. He chose my life over his." That got me to gesture to Aydalia. "That is why I overlooked such a crime. Because without him..."

Drewes frowned as I became quiet. "I see. Then we shall leave the two of you alone. Given what you just said, I have no doubt she is in safe hands." He moved by my side and placed a hand on my shoulder. "I do hope that you will one day give my wife and I a chance."

Looking at him out of the corner of my eye, I saw him smiling slightly. "Why would I do that?"

"Because I trust my wife," The duke responded. "And my wife trusts Aydalia. So, whenever you need us, the nobles of Lestrania will be there to aid you."

Luthi giggled. "It wasn't too difficult when you realize most of them were terrified of you. After all, you killed two of them essentially in cold blood. Glorious."

Chuckling at that, Drewes shook me slightly. "This mountain is yours if you want it, Arthur. Whenever you need proof, you only need to ask."

"..." I gave no response to that, which they seemed to expect.

The two quickly left, and I was left alone with Aydalia.

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