Their Battle Of Words

"Earl St. Claire, please draw your aura back." Duke Obinn Tanner muttered his request in a low voice.

Though his words might sound like a request, Rutherford knew better.

The Duke was much more powerful than he was and thus, he did as he was told.

Duke Tanner nodded at the other man's compliance, appreciative for not making things difficult for him as they were still inside the Palace premises.

The Earl's behavior would only look bad on his part and cause rumors about his tyrannical actions to fly rampantly.

Rutherford had been blinded for a second there but thanks to the Duke's reminder, he regained his composure.

However, Earl Blaise, who had finally been released from the clutches of his opponent's aura, wasn't as appreciative.

Instead, he shot the other Earl a smug look despite having a pale countenance after what he had just experienced.