"Young Master, I may have mis-"
"Did I stutter?" Ardent growled, telling the City Lord of his annoyance by his gruff voice.
The City Lord let out another squeak, the man practically shrinking from fright. Ardent leaned on his seat, continuing,
"As I said, I plan on conquering this region, and Cruom City will be the first Main City to be conquered. Of course, you can attempt to fight back, but I did not recommend it." The gleam in his eyes radiated the question, "try me".
Thankfully, Cruom City Lord is not stupid. Trying to pick a fight with 5th Circle Mage is the epitome of stupidity. He will not do such thing, not unless he had some kind of death wish.
"I see. In that case, what should I call you?" Cruom City Lord is politically savvy. Knowing he will not be able to stop the young Mage, he decided to be part of it. If you can't beat them, join them. The saying is true in such time.