Better Offer

"I've done nothing other than guarantee my own survival, my lady." Arthur strode forward. "I hereby command you to use your power to protect me and Gala." 

A wave of power gushed out of Arthur and entered the princess's core despite her strong resistance. The power made sure that if Dia didn't follow his command, the power would burst and destroy her core. 

"You've placed a Bloodline Order on me?" Dia's eyes went wide and shook. "But how, we don't share any bloodline!" 

"For that, you can ask your father." Arthur smiled and turned to the Duke. "You enslave humans and look down on them, but use their techniques on your daughter. Hypocrisy at its finest, Duke Zenos." 

"Shut that mouth and die, slave!" The Duke roared as his flames burned. He flapped his flaming wings and appeared in front of Arthur and Gala in a heartbeat. The moment before he struck them, Dia appeared between them and raised her hand.