Anthony smirked at Basil's comment and then retracted his sword. He furtively glanced at the people who had crossed the small trench and warned, "Just know that I made this choice, not as Anthony the King but Anthony the Mage."
'Anything that may happen to you in the future,' went unsaid, but the people already got it. Despite so, they didn't rethink their choice; they believed Anthony would be able to make a good judgement no matter what his status was.
"I can't tell who is in the wrong or right either—I just stand on the side that is more favourable," he added, earning a nod of understanding from the people.
"Very well, I think 'tis time for us to resume our escape," Basil said. "He is rapidly moving here."
"Darn it! That monster has really awakened!" Edward exclaimed.
"I would like to ask you where you knew about him but I will keep it for later," Anthony commented. "Gosh, I don't know what to feel seeing that my sons are more knowledgeable than me."
