With a voice resonating with confidence and challenge, Duke Arctaurus declared.
All eyes in the venue shifted towards Belail, waiting for his response to Duke Actaurus' proposal.
"What Duke Arctaurus said is very plausible. The ability to defend and maintain a territory is indeed a crucial aspect of a demon's rule. It is only fair to test the strength and power of those who seek to claim it. Earl Simon, the Ghastly Winding Forest is a territory coveted by many. Are you prepared to defend your claim against those who may challenge it?"
Belial glanced at Simon with intrigue as he addressed.
"Duke Arctaurus, this is not within the laws of our…" Oswell who was about to speak up on behalf of Simon once again, felt a pat on his shoulder. When he turned around to look, he saw his friend give him a nod of assurance.
Simon initially taken aback by the Duke's challenge, gathered his composure and spoke with conviction:
