The demon's gaze sharpened as it noticed Arthur's contemplative silence. "What's the matter, little human?" it asked mockingly. "Are you afraid? You should be. You have no idea of the power you're up against."
Arthur exhaled slowly, calming the storm in his mind. His grip on his dagger tightened, and he took a step forward, his posture steady and composed.
"Afraid?" Arthur echoed, his voice calm but laced with determination. "Not exactly. Curious, maybe."
The demon's smirk faltered for a moment, its fiery eyes narrowing. "Curious?" it repeated, its tone tinged with suspicion.
Arthur tilted his head slightly, his expression calm but his words laced with subtle mockery. "About this 'His Majesty' you keep mentioning…" he said, his tone almost casual. "While you're here waiting for him to rescue you, he was sealed by the great knight. Doesn't it seem like he needs someone to rescue him, hehe."
