William then intervened, "Pardon me, sir, but in what power do you force the people into slavery?" he said challengingly, provoking the Fatty Noble.
"Sir William, I must warn you that continuing to speak like that will result in punishment and legal consequences," Ruffalo replied.
"Ruffalo, I'm disappointed in you. In this situation, you still support him? People have died, half of the civilians perished due to the demons. Look at your surroundings. Is this the right time to even mention taxes?" William questioned, his expression filled with scorn as he glared at Ruffalo, who stood beside the Fatty Noble.
"The landlord's words still stand. He owns Oakwood, so he has the right to raise the city's taxes," Ruffalo replied emotionlessly.
