kill them all

The Baron, standing confidently on the steps of his mansion, actually looked surprised for a brief moment as he watched Eric lying on the grass, pinned down by soldiers. Eric had managed to land a blow, even if it was with a wooden sword, and had shown unexpected speed. The Baron hadn't expected any fight from the supposedly 'useless' Third Prince.

The initial surprise faded quickly, however, especially when his son, Lucas, stepped up beside him, wiping a speck of dust from his own fine tunic after effortlessly kicking Eric across the lawn.

"He has some strength, Father," Lucas commented calmly, though his eyes held a flicker of surprise as well. "More than the rumors suggested. But," he added with a confident smirk, looking down at Eric struggling on the ground, "it's nothing significant. Not enough to overpower us."