Nikolai wanted to go into stealth and hide from Lucas, but it was better to hide his cards. However, the man in question tried to stop him from leaving by asking about the princess.
"How is she?"
His voice carried authority as if Nikolai was bound to reply, but the illegitimate son's expectations were shot down, and he was ignored.
"Wait a moment," the young man panicked and gave chase, but Nikolai kept walking. "Please tell me how she is," he said as he tried to grab into Nikolai.
A streak of light flashed, and a weapon rested on Lucas' neck. The young man stopped moving as he met Nikolai's gaze.
"Let go," his voice carried no respect or fear as he commanded. Nikolai was already restraining himself from finishing the attack because no one had the right to touch him as they desired.
"I apologize," Lucas said as he released his hand and raised them. "I am in no state to fight. Maybe we can fight it fair and square once I'm well-rested?"
