The commoners stood in stunned silence, their eyes wide with disbelief, while the elite soldiers, in a state of utter shock, were left speechless by the audacity of their young lady's actions. Matson, on the other hand, turned his face away, his expression initially reflecting bewilderment before transforming into a smoldering anger that burned in his eyes.
As he pivoted around, Matson's gaze bore into Gabriela, causing her to shrink back in fear. Though his face remained untouched by any physical contact, the blow to his pride was evident, magnified in the eyes of the commoners who observed the scene. Their stifled laughter, like whispers on the wind, reached Matson's ears, only fueling his displeasure. Even his subordinates openly displayed their disdain for the elite soldiers and the city lord.
