Duel With Words

Baron Illus angrily stomped away, escorted by his guards as they left Stonefall Village.

Steward Lewis was the last to leave, and his eyes swept over the book in Joan’s hands.

‘My Skill, Detect Opportunity… it did not really specify that it's a book. I only had a vague feeling that things will turn out good—a good opportunity.’ Steward Lewis frowned slightly.

“What are you staying around here for?” Ryan raised his brow at the remaining man.

“Shouldn’t you be running back to your lord right now?” Tom angrily glared at the aide. Without Baron Illus around, it was much easier for him to express his anger, and Steward Lewis seemed to be the perfect man to vent it on.

“An act against me is an act against one of the people of Baron Illus, so I suggest that you be careful. You have already put yourself in danger by angering him,” Steward Lewis thoughtfully reminded. “I thought that hot temper comes from old age. Alas, it is also a trait of the rash and impulsive.”