Howard pondered deeply.
Hof, true to his nickname "The Viper", was unguarded in his speech, even revealing the dishonorable act of sending an assassin to murder Mibo.
Such audacity was characteristic of a man with his reputation.
Reflecting on Hof's words, Howard realized something Mibo hadn't told him: before the assassination attempt, Mibo had first planned to unlawfully strip Hof of his title.
Weighing his words carefully, Howard addressed Hof, "Hof, we are nobles, and our actions must consider honor. Sending an assassin to kill Mibo is a dishonorable act. Where is your knightly spirit? Your noble integrity?"
Hof, draining his wine glass, his eyes turning fierce, retorted venomously, "Hmph, old Mibo wanted to take my territory, which is as good as wanting my life. He sought my life first, so I targeted his. How does this violate the spirit of knighthood?"
Howard shook his head.
