Chapter 262: One-on-One Duel?

After a brief moment, a knock on the door echoed through the room. At the sound, my heart clenched with mounting anxiety. Though I couldn't claim an in-depth understanding of the second brother, I knew enough to recognize his twisted nature and ruthless methods. The thought of Lord Alaric falling into his hands was a chilling one.

The door creaked open, and a group of burly bodyguards escorted Lord Alaric into the room. The sight of him brought a measure of relief; from what I could see, he appeared unscathed, his usual nonchalant pride still etched on his face. Upon seeing us, Lord Alaric's expression flickered with surprise before he turned to the second brother and said, "Fenris, you lost, didn't you?"