Bab 380: Jabel's Nobles (Part-3)

The bodyguard felt the throat-constricting sensation disappear as the Jamider (Earl) turned his gaze toward the door.

The heavy Thesian accent of the statement hammered nail the identity of the intruders.

"What now?" He thus fiercely growled, feeling Alexander's maw close shut around him.

His gut was telling him to run.

"If my lord orders, I'm willing to cut open a path for you. Just give me the word, Your Grace, and I will do it even if it is me alone." Free of the vice grip, the guard quickly swore in a martyr voice.

But though he sounded staunchly loyal, he was basically saying, 'I'm just one man. Spare me.'

'Craven bastard,' Jamider (Earl) Nibbar cursed under his breath, fearing for his family's life, before finally accepting the circumstances with pursed lips.

"Come with me! Let's go see what's going on!" And then, deciding the best course of action would be to face the situation head-on, he grabbed the guard and tugged him towards the front door.