The fight (1)
Denver's arrival at the royal courtyard infused the soldiers with newfound confidence, transforming the atmosphere in the royal courtyard entirely.
The once-reserved guards standing behind him now radiated an aura of menace, their demeanor shifting from meek sheep to predatory wolves as their eyes gleamed with ruthless intent.
Denver's presence alone seemed to inspire confidence within their ranks, which was the ultimate proof of his competence as a leader, as while many men could inherit positions of power through high birth, very few could justify their power by actually earning the acknowledgement of the men they led.
Staring across such a motivated force, Leo and Ben felt the weight of the pressure mounting, their sharp instincts warning them of the brewing storm.
They could see that Denver Willow meant business, and that his threats were more than just empty words, however, for them, it still did not change the overall equation at all.