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Christopher's congratulations had conveyed two messages at the moment.
One was of course, to Arthur the literal meaning of the congratulations and it was pleasing to him and a worthy one as a Blade.
But the hidden meaning, the second meaning was to the Ashblades.
It was a simple and concealed threat.
It meant that Christopher himself deemed the ceremony as worthy and pleasing.
Then who are the Ashblades to revolt and retaliate again the Blades.
Their purpose was one and one only; to serve and see the Blades without a single question.
It was obvious that they couldn't go against the Blades, much less Christopher now, unless of course, if they had a death wish.
Christopher then turned to Gabriel and without waiting for even a moment, he ordered without a shred of pity.
"Now the everything is done, the Ashblades will leave."
Gabriel quickly stood up after hearing his words and nodded with fear.
