Chapter 48

Seeing Gino rolling on the ground, Dani was at a loss for words. He couldn't comprehend what had just happened. Was Gino, who had been strong even in the Golden Lion Knights, really sent flying by that drunken fool?

'Am I dreaming right now?'

Even when he pinched his cheek to check, all he felt was pain. It wasn't until he pulled it hard enough to nearly injure his cheek that he accepted it. This nightmare was reality itself.

"What an incredibly honorable duel it was. Isn't that right, brother?"

At Sylas's comment, who had moved closer, Dani flinched. It suddenly reminded him of the oath he had taken before the duel.

'Damn it…!'

If it were an oath made only in front of the parties involved, it might have been different. But with Sir Werner as a notary present, it was now an oath he couldn't escape from.

"Brother, you're awfully quiet. Brother?"

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