They did exactly what David Heimrich wanted them to do. The Lord of Heimrich's power was so absolute that no one dared to argue with him —except Eros Heimrich.
Austen left the room with several court officials in tow. Lawson was still there, waiting for David to rise from his seat on the throne.
Eros, who had nothing to do with David, turned around and walked firmly towards the exit, about to leave without saying goodbye to David. For Lawson, it was tantamount to insulting David's honor as the ruler of Dusk Castle.
"You should have bid him farewell. He is the ruler of this land," Lawson replied.
Eros' steps halted, the man looked like he was taking a deep breath, then exhaling slowly. Eros turned his head back, looking clearly at David.
"Ruler, huh? After we were surrounded by our enemies, can you still say that he is the ruler of the White Coast?" Eros asked.
