Initially suppressing his anger, the Duke erupted in fury upon hearing those words.
He lunged at Nora, attempting to strangle her.
Nora and the other two managed to subdue the Duke of Savoy together.
The Duke's castle guards, who had hurried over, were also intimidated and dared not enter the room.
Under Laurent's directive gaze, they hesitantly held their weapons but retreated from the room.
The Duke cursed, "I've provided for you for so many years, bestowed upon you many benefits, yet you stand by and watch me struggle within my own castle without offering aid!"
"Cowards! Timid souls!"
Portia responded, "Duke, even your guards see the situation more clearly than you do. Don't you think it's time for some reflection?"
The Duke spat disdainfully, "Hmph, reflect on what? To learn from them and surrender obediently?"
Nora, maintaining a distance from the Duke, tried to stand tall, showing no fear.
