CHAPTER - 94

  Narrator: As the four advanced along the long red carpet, they stopped a few meters from the King's throne.

  Following Stefan's example, they knelt.

  All except Dav.

  He remained standing, arms crossed, observing the sovereign with a bored expression.

  King Edmund Lancaster III: (Irritated)

  You took far too long.

  You were supposed to be here hours ago.

  Our guests have been waiting for quite some time.

  Stefan: (Kneeling, head lowered)

  I apologize, Your Majesty.

  Some... unforeseen circumstances delayed our arrival, as you already know.

  King Edmund Lancaster III: (Sighs, shaking his head)

  "I know well, brother. It is not your fault.

  (Turns to Dav, frowning.) And you? You don’t even bother to kneel before your King?

  I am the King.

  Dav: (Raises an eyebrow, lips curling into a scornful grin)

  Listen, old man, get straight to the point.

  I don’t have time for your whims.

  Valeria: (Thinking, cold sweat forming) Has Dav lost his mind or what?!

  Lucrezia: (Thinking, alarmed) Damn it, I knew it! This lunatic is going to get us all killed...

  Why did I even come?! Damn me!

  Stefan: (Thinking, barely holding back laughter) I’d love to laugh, but I can’t... unfortunately, ahaha.

  Matteo: (Invisible, amused) LOL.

  Nobles: (Shocked, whispering among themselves before shouting in outrage)

  An insult to the King! How dare you, Hero?!

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  Dav: (Unleashes a fraction of his aura, filling the room with oppressive magical pressure)

  The next one who opens their mouth will find their head rolling on the floor.

  Is that clear?

  [A sudden chill spreads through the hall. The nobles gulp and fall silent instantly.]

  Lady Selene Lancaster: (Stepping forward with determination, fiery gaze)

  As a Royal Guard, I cannot tolerate such an affront!

  I demand that he be immediately arrested and executed!

  Dav: (Confident, tilting his head slightly)

  Why don’t you try, my dear Royal Guard?

  Narrator: In a flash, Selene lunged forward, sword unsheathed, the tip just a breath away from Dav’s eye.

  She was like lightning—precise and lethal.

  But he didn’t move.

  The moment the blade was about to graze him, an immense magical pressure erupted from his body.

  Dav’s aura penetrated her very being, paralyzing every muscle and violently pinning her to the floor.

  Selene's eyes widened—her body refused to move.

  Silence.

  The nobles held their breath.

  Dav: (Calmly turning toward the King, completely ignoring Selene beneath him)

  Who's next?

  (A vicious grin) Do I need to give a lesson to everyone, like a true combat instructor?

  I’ll knock your teeth out with my magic circles until you understand who your God is.

  Narrator: A shiver ran through the hall. No one dared to make a sound.

  The self-proclamation of "God," combined with the humiliation of an S+ rank without even lifting a finger, had left everyone speechless.

  And as silence reigned, Stefan and Dav exchanged a glance.

  Then Stefan lowered his head, feigning respect.

  Because beneath those formal gestures, they were dying of laughter.

  King Edmund Lancaster III: (After a long breath, speaking firmly)

  Selene, return to your place and apologize for the attack.

  (Sharp gaze at Dav) Mr. Dav, I ask you to release her.

  Dav: (Sarcastic smile, raises a hand and withdraws his aura)

  As you wish, my dear King.

  Selene: (Stands up, clenching her fists, her face slightly flushed with frustration)

  ..I apologize, Legendary Hero, for my actions.

  Dav: (Softly, with a hint of a smile) That was a good attack.

  Selene: (Eyes widen, then lowers her gaze, hiding a pleased smile)

  Thank you.

  King Edmund Lancaster III: (Still visibly irritated but maintaining composure)

  I apologize for this unfortunate incident.

  We are not accustomed to... certain situations.

  (Severe gaze.) Usually, people understand gallantry and respect.

  But for this once, I will overlook it.

  Dav: (Raises an eyebrow, unimpressed)

  Old man, I told you to get to the point. I don’t have all day.

  King Edmund Lancaster III: (Massages his temples, exasperated)

  If only I could speak without interruptions...

  (Sighs.) Anyway.

  As you already know, my son, the Crown Prince, will be transferred to your academy, and I want him to participate in the Tournament.

  Dav: (Raises a hand, stopping him)

  Hold on.

  If he wants to participate, he’ll first have to pass the end-of-semester exam and find a teammate of the same gender to register before the deadline.

  King Edmund Lancaster III: (Clenches his teeth but nods)

  I understand.

  I will make sure he studies enough to pass without issues.

  (Scrutinizing him carefully.) Now, onto the real reason for your presence.

  I know you don’t belong to a guild, nor to any special force.

  (Pause.)

  I offer you the position of Royal Guard and Supreme Commander of my army, should you decide to join my kingdom.

  Dav: (Bored, scoffs) Not interested.

  (Then smirks cunningly.) But since you made me come all this way, you won’t mind if I take a look at your private library, right?

  Consider it my reward.

  King Edmund Lancaster III: (Sighs, shaking his head)

  What choice do I have?

  Dav: (Laughs openly) None, ahaha.

  Stefan: (Thinking, holding his breath to avoid bursting into laughter)

  Please don’t leave! Ahaha! I’ve never seen the King struggle this much to not kill someone!

  Dav: (Looking around, curious) Where’s the brat?

  Arthur Lancaster: (Standing straight, full of pride) Here, sir! My name is Arthur Lancaster, pleased to meet you, Legendary Hero!

  Dav: (Scans him briefly, then nods, ruffling his hair) You seem sharp enough.

  You’ll definitely become strong in the future.

  Arthur Lancaster: (Smiling enthusiastically, eyes shining with admiration)

  Thank you, sir!.

  END OF CHAPTER - 94