Volume 29, The Distant Pointing Sword Qi, Chapter 5, Murderous Aura_tEEMING

Jack Mason was filled with envy at Komer's performance. Deep down, he actually preferred that his rival was sharper and more acerbic, as it would bring some balance to his own feelings.

Having Tracy plucked away by that guy was like a thorn stuck in his heart. Even though knightly honor forbade him from stooping to petty actions, the fact that the guy had risen so rapidly in the Caucasus to become one of the most powerful people in The Kingdom of Nicosia, even trampling Philip underfoot, was something he had to admire.