I let out a sharp groan, irritation prickling beneath my skin as I pushed myself upright. My ribs still ached from the impact. Off to my right, Deric was already on his feet, brushing dust off his pants with an obnoxious grin plastered across his face.
"Damn, that was a hell of a punch," he laughed, rolling his shoulder like he'd just finished a friendly sparring match and not a scuffle that nearly broke bones.
My gaze slid past him, landing coldly on the bastard responsible.
Earth.
He stood there, arms crossed, his expression full of amusent.
"You're pretty weak for a man," he said with a cocky smirk that seed more targeted toward than Deric.
I couldn't believe it. This was the guy who killed Ephera and Shayna? It wasn't even anger I felt anymore—it was embarrassnt. Not for . For them. That soone like him could end them….
Did he just need attention that badly?
"If you're that eager to fight, take it outside," I muttered, barely containing my disdain. "That's where dogs scrap."
Apparently, that touched a nerve. Deric lunged forward with a burst of speed, his leg cutting through the air in a wide arc aid at my side.
I caught his leg just before it connected, gripping his ankle firmly in my hand. My eyes didn't even flicker.
"What the hell are you doing?" I said, glancing at Deric, who still hadn't wiped that stupid grin off his face.
"Who are you calling a dog?" He asked with a dumb smile.
"Sorry. I saw the ears and heard you laugh. Thought you were a dog-man or sothing."
Deric barked out a laugh as a pulse of prana surged violently from him.
"I said cut the shit!"
-BAM!
Rodolf appeared out of nowhere, his fist slamming square into Earth's face. Earth managed to raise his arm in ti to block, but the blow still sent him flying across the room, crashing into the door with a loud, splintering thud.
Rodolf shook out his fist with a grimace. "Damn it. Why do I always end up babysitting you idiots?" He muttered.
"I'd suggest just get their asses out of the castle for a few days," I said, brushing myself off and fixing my clothes. "Less hassle for everyone."
"Like hell I can do that!" Rodolf snapped, throwing his arms up. "You think I wouldn't have done that already if I could?"
At least he was honest.
Troy stepped forward, his brow furrowed as he looked between us. "Who the hell is that guy?" He asked, jerking his chin toward Earth.
"Him?" Earth turned with a smirk, casually brushing a lock of hair from his face. "That's the infamous traitor of Sancta Vedelia. You've all heard the stories, right?"
Troy's expression changed imdiately. "Oh…" He murmured, realization dawning in his eyes.
"Alright, that's enough," Rodolf cut in, throwing a look at both of them before his gaze landed on with sothing close to exhaustion. "The traitor needs rest. Stop breaking everything and let the man eat."
I could tell he was trying to de-escalate before things got worse.
"Yeah, yeah," I muttered, already turning away. I strode toward the exit without looking back. "And get yourself ready—we're bringing down that bastard."
Rodolf gave a short nod. He knew exactly who I ant.
There wasn't ti to waste.
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