Chapter 198

Gripping his goblet tightly, Riftan studied Sejuleu Aren's green eyes. "Why are you telling me this?"

Sejuleu furrowed his brow, seemingly choosing his words carefully.

Leaning back, Riftan asked in a low voice, "Is it war you want, Aren?"

"I am a knight," Sejuleu replied with a hearty laugh. "I have lived and breathed battle from the day I was knighted. But I am also an optimist. Though I'm more than happy to punish rebels or drive out invaders, I have no fondness for invading other people's lands."

He grinned as if making a light jest. To anyone watching, their conversation would appear inconsequential.

Raising a goblet to his lips, Sejuleu continued, "I don't plan to join the opposition just to provoke war. You can be at ease about that."

"Then why mention such nonsense?"