Cedric's eyes widened.
"Now that the flame has been sparked, it's only a matter of time before it turns into a ferocious fire. Whether you stay as an idle onlooker and burn to death or whether you move and get burned, it is ultimately your choice."
"How dare you!"
"Why don't you escort His Highness out?"
The Crown Prince's bodyguards who were standing by the door approached them. Although they glared at Ethan with murderous eyes, he remained calm.
As he was escorted out with his guards, Cedric staggered.
"John, close all the gates."
After giving his command, Ethan turned his eyes to the closed door.
For the first time, a flash of apprehension passed through his face. By the time he reached the door, the strange sense of someone's presence had already disappeared.
Ethan gazed at the closed door as his exhausted face stiffened.
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