Have I... really been wrong this whole time?

The soldiers and heroes under Grand Duke Theodore's command were momentarily stunned.

They had no idea what to do.

On one side was one of their own. On the other, a noble Count of the Light Alliance. Who were they supposed to support?

Or maybe… they should just stay out of it and see how things played out?

"This is…"

"Gideon, what should we do? Should we stop them?" Ignatius, an 8th-Tier Blazing Griffin Knight, hesitated.

"I don't think we can…" Gideon, an 8th-Tier Holy Crusader, let out a wry chuckle. "If we try to stop them, I'm afraid Helena will end up fighting us too."

"…"

Everyone fell silent.

Because they all knew—given Helena's personality—that was a very real possibility.

"We might be used to Helena's temper, but that doesn't mean Count Valkarion will tolerate it…" Liora, a 6th-Tier Vestal, shook her head. "And honestly, considering his status, Helena really did go too far earlier."