Arthur could not help flying into a rage and shouted, "You are insulting the honor of the Bradman Knights! You must apologize now! Knights, ready your weapons!"
Shing! The Bradman Knights behind Arthur drew their knightly swords at the same time, magical light flaring from each of them. At the same time, Li's subordinates surrounded Li in the center and drew their weapons as well.
Although the Bradman Knights were outnumbered, their momentum was overwhelming, firmly suppressing the members of Shadow of Konoha. However, Li's subordinates had all been trained into fearless, vicious men, and they normally got along very well with Akil and the others, addressing one another as brothers. During previous crises, Akil and the others had never abandoned their men either. So, even knowing they were outmatched, the members of Shadow of Konoha intended to fight first and talk later. Not one of them stepped back.
Akil now faced Arthur alone, raising his magic power to its limit as he confronted him... Just as Akil was about to lose control and make a move, a weak voice rang out. "Lord Arthur, I merely invited Sir August to discuss some local customs and traditions. Now that you suspect Sir August and me of having an affair, isn't that a little excessive?"
The voice came from inside the carriage. Everyone could tell it was Angel's voice, but those words instantly knocked Arthur flat. No matter how valid his reasons were, he could no longer continue making trouble for Li. He shot Li a vicious glare and roared, "Leave!"
The royal family had no shortage of scandalous tales of debauchery. Stories such as an emperor sleeping with all his daughters before marrying them off were hardly news. Besides, Li had merely spent one night in the carriage.
Though everyone knew