20demayo Chapter 73 - 73
Chapter 73 - 73
"experience is nothing in the face of overwhelming power," klaus retorted with a chilling calmness, his voice cutting through the tension with an air of cold confidence.
roman’s laughter echoed through the arena, a sound filled with a mix of incredulity and amusement. his sudden shift from disappointment to amusement caught many off guard, including raoul lionhart, who struggled to conceal his irritation at klaus’s demeanor and his son’s defeat.
"indeed!" roman’s voice boomed with authority as he addressed the crowd. "fine, let’s go through with your request!"
raoul attempted to compose himself, his expression a blend of frustration and tension as he observed the exchange between klaus and his father.
raoul’s eyes blazed with fury as he directed a piercing glare at klaus, his thoughts seething with anger at the audacity of the younger lionhart. the tension in the air was palpable as raoul’s gaze bore into klaus, conveying a silent threat that resonated throughout the section reserved for direct line members.
meanwhile, the other occupants of the direct line section remained silent, their eyes flickering with uncertainty as they avoided raoul’s intense stare. they knew the consequences of intervening in the matter, especially if it meant acknowledging defeat to someone they considered beneath them. the prospect of kneeling in submission to ludovic was unthinkable to them, fueling their reluctance to act against raoul’s wishes.
’pathetic cowards,’ raoul muttered under his breath, his disdain evident as he surveyed his brothers and their children with a mixture of contempt and disappointment.
raoul’s frustration simmered beneath the surface as he observed the reluctance of his brothers to confront klaus’s challenge head-on. despite their shared belief in the need for humility, none of them were willing to risk their own kin in a confrontation that could potentially undermine their standing within the lionhart hierarchy.
"spineless fools," raoul muttered disdainfully, his disappointment palpable as he struggled to comprehend their lack of resolve. klaus’s challenge was a direct affront to their authority, yet they hesitated to take decisive action.
turning his attention to his second son, ygriss lionhart, raoul’s gaze hardened with determination. it was clear that if no one else would step up to face klaus, he would take matters into his own hands.
raoul’s mental message to his son ygriss resonated with urgency and expectation. as he awaited ygriss’s response, a sense of reassurance washed over him as his son’s confident reply echoed in his mind.
{{|ygriss! you better not lose to that runt!|}} raoul’s voice reverberated within ygriss’s mind, conveying a tone of stern command layered with paternal concern.
{{|i know father, you don’t have to worry about anything,|}} ygriss replied confidently, his mental voice projecting assurance and determination. {{|although i have to admit he is quite strong for his age, but he still doesn’t stand a chance against me. |}}
ygriss’s unwavering confidence in his own abilities was evident as he stood up to accept the challenge. raoul watched with a mixture of pride and anticipation as his son addressed roman with the utmost respect and determination.
"i will be his opponent, my lord," ygriss declared aloud, his words punctuated by a gesture of respect as he placed his right arm on his chest and bowed politely to roman.
roman observed ygriss carefully, his brows furrowed in thought as he processed the young lionhart’s response. ygriss’s words seemed to carry a layer of sincerity, but roman couldn’t shake off the nagging suspicion that there might be more to the story.
"that will be a bad match-up for klaus," roman mused aloud, his tone reflecting his concern for his grandson’s well-being.
***
melo, roman’s right-hand man, observed the scene unfolding before him with a mixture of surprise and admiration.
’he really is enjoying himself,’ melo thought, his gaze fixed on roman, who seemed to be relishing the moment. it was a rare sight, considering roman’s usual cold demeanor.
’it’s the first time in a decade that i’ve seen him act carefree like that, especially towards everyone,’ melo reflected, feeling a twinge of happiness and nostalgia. serving roman as his loyal companion for over three decades, melo had grown accustomed to his lord’s stoic nature, but today was different.
’all that changed started with him...’ melo’s thoughts drifted to klaus, whose calm demeanor seemed to have an inexplicable effect on roman, thawing the icy exterior that melo had grown accustomed to over the years.
***
as the stage cleared, ygriss lionhart strode confidently towards klaus, his long black hair elegantly tied back in a ponytail. standing at 1m85 tall (6’1), he towered over klaus, who, though considered tall for his age, appeared diminutive in comparison.
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locking his emerald green eyes with klaus’s cold blue gaze, ygriss flashed a smile. "impressive! i can see from your eyes that you’re not even a bit scared," he remarked.
"for what reason should i be scared of you?" klaus retorted, tilting his head slightly to maintain eye contact with ygriss.
"well, unlike you, i’ve already killed a human before, and to be honest, i really enjoyed the feeling," ygriss boasted, a dark smile playing on his lips as he tried to intimidate klaus.
"who said that i’ve never killed a human before?" klaus countered, his eyes glinting with a cold blue hue.
ygriss couldn’t believe klaus’s claim. ’is he serious? there’s no way! he’s still a trainee at the lionhart youth training ground; he’s too young to even join any lionhart armed forces,’ he thought, brushing off klaus’s statement as a joke.
"haha, you’re pretty funny, aren’t you?" ygriss chuckled, attempting to downplay klaus’s words.
"to be honest, you’re the funny one," klaus replied calmly.
"oi, just retract yourself from this stupid fight. i don’t want people to think that i’m bullying you," ygriss warned, releasing a faint killing intent.
unfazed by ygriss’s intimidation tactics, klaus maintained his composure and flashed a confident smile. "i’ll be the one doing the bullying," he declared boldly.
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