Just one word from Cains was enough to make the imposing army throw away all dignity and kneel right there in the street.
Under the gazes of the crowd, Matthew lowered his head slightly without saying a word.
But that gesture alone was enough to give Cains an explanation.
"Get lost."
Cains spoke without expression.
Matthew had shown him respect, and Cains would not make things any more difficult for him. He took the opportunity to give him a way out.
"Yes, Lord Cains."
Matthew rose, gave Cains an apologetic smile, then decisively turned around and led his troops away from North Street.
Before leaving, he did not forget to take the bodies of the Mallet Brothers with him.
As for kneeling to apologize just now, it meant nothing to him.
That Bagard Maud...
For Cains to call him an honored guest and treat him with such importance, he had most likely placed an expensive order with Thomas Shipyard.
And part of the profits from every order received by Thomas Shipyard would be handed over to the king, who valued money above anything else.
In the face of such a relationship, if he made an enemy of Maud...
He was not afraid of the Maud Pirates. What he feared was Cains casually saying a few bad words about him to the king.
When that happened, their whole group would probably be sent to Impel Down.
Even suicide was preferable to being tortured in Impel Down until they wished they were dead.
At the thought of certain horrific scenes, Matthew's heart turned cold. He only hoped Cains would not come looking for trouble afterward.
Matthew withdrew quickly.
None of the soldiers accompanying him said anything.
They were already used to losing face over disputes involving vested interests.
Given what had just