Defiance at the Gates ( 249 )

"Now listen, you pieces of shit. I don't care who you are. You didn't come here for peace—you came to spread your filth, trying to corrupt our people with your so-called 'faith.'"

Javier let out a mocking chuckle, shaking his head. "And now, you think you can force your way in? Are you stupid?"

The priests flinched but quickly tried to regain their composure. One of them stepped forward, glaring. "You dare insult the will of the Three Gods?! Do you know how many noble families already support our cause?!"

Javier grinned, but there was no warmth in it—just cold amusement. "Oh? And? Do you think that matters to me?"

He gestured toward the border guards. "You're nothing to me. You're nothing to them." Then, his hand swept toward the angry citizens behind him. "And you're nothing to all of us!"

The Armand citizens roared in agreement.

"That's our Young Master!"

"Get lost, you bastards!"