248 Serene Balthazar

 "Settle down, majesty," from behind the Sabbath's protection, Balthazar came forth. 

 "Don't do it," asked their leader worriedly. An open palm thrown towards the left gave the signal for the guards to stand down. It included lady Fawn.

 "Give me a reason to settle down, lord Balthazar. What is it that stops me from taking this weakling's life?" a murderous gaze fueled by wrath; the thirst to kill grew strong.

 "Heh," Alaric laughed, "-I knew from the first gaze that you were strong, Staxius Haggard, King of Arda," he stared up, "-WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR," the head turned, "-GET HIM," instantly, the five nobles who had accompanied him sprouted wings and pounced. 

 'Better fall back,' he thought then jumped. The five made a wall between Staxius and Alaric. 

 "Serene's intel stood true," from knelt, the man stood, "-you sure are powerful," he walked nonchalantly toward the sliced off arms. Not much effort was required for it to be reattached.