All the knights belonging to the Mortimers, stationed around the garden, marched forward the moment they noticed the commotion in the gazebo and saw their young lady being strangled by Oriana.
Before they could reach the entrance of the gazebo, Rafal stood on the stairs like a wall and pulled out his sword. "Do not dare take a step ahead, or I am afraid Marquis Luis will get all of your heads as a gift from the Crown Princess."
"Vice Captain, do not cross the line. That's our lady, and we have to protect her..."
"And that's the Crown Princess of this kingdom I am protecting, so do not cross your boundaries as well. Do not forget you are inside the palace that belongs to the royal family," Rafal gripped the handle of the sword firmly, ready to fight at any moment. His expression was serious and his intentions clear that he would kill anyone coming to harm his master. He announced loudly, "Your Highness, do as you wish. I am here to take care of these ants."
