The nobles were taken aback by Jack's bluntness. The king didn't even let them present their case.
"Your Majesty, please let us…"
Jack lifted his hand giving Hans Orline the sign to stop. "I understand that you surely have a very compelling reason to suggest what I think you want to suggest, which is outlawing orc presence in our cities. Am I, right? Is this what you want to suggest?"
"That is not wrong, but we also…"
"In that case, let me explain to you why I've taken the step to make peace with the orcs," Jack again cut Hans' speech. He was now standing up and motioned for Hans to sit down. Hans had no choice but to comply.
