Just moments before the loud explosion shook the grand hall.
Francis deeply conversed with Sabine. He had hoped that their conversation would be enough to avoid having to engage with the nobles.
He told Sabine about how he admired Leofric, who always looked charismatic and flashy. He wanted to be like Leofric, who controlled everyone with his strength, easily ignoring people's words because he was the strongest.
Of course, Sabine was worried when she heard about that.
Sabine was apprehensive about Francis becoming someone like Leofric. She didn't even wish for him to possess the same strength as Leofric, although his mother, Queen Ismenia, would have a different opinion. But when she saw Francis's face light up with enthusiasm and eagerness as he spoke of becoming the strongest, Sabine could not help but support his goals.
