William's message was crystal clear. Hadn't Sebastian just claimed that those who defy him never end well?
But look at Astraeus, who had just flatly refused Sebastian.
Such intimidation resembled the villains in novels, arrogantly proclaiming their omnipotence, only to embarrass themselves at critical moments, much like those overconfident yet perpetually stumbling comic characters.
"If I fail, then..." but then things go awry, ending in awkward defeat.
It seemed Sebastian was also enacting such a farce this time.
"Young man, you don't get to speak here!" Sebastian's sharp gaze fell on William, his attitude resembling that of a seasoned villain, intending to make William submit.
With a slight upturn of his mouth, William watched as Sebastian suddenly turned and slapped Dominic heavily on the head.
