章 395: Civil War

Edward eyed Resarite, intending to refuse, but at that moment, a howling sound erupted from the surrounding forest.

Over twenty light infantry emerged from the bushes and underbrush, weapons in hand, their intentions unclear.

Edward had brought only a few people with him, not wanting to overly disturb the civilians.

Apart from the white-armored knight, a baron and his vassal, the rest of his entourage consisted of servants with no real combat capabilities.

The white-armored knight coldly warned Resarite against any rash actions, asserting that even with changing times, those who broke noble traditions could never be stable nobility.

Resarite was about to speak, but Cotler, fearing his father's lack of eloquence, quickly interjected, "Rest assured, valiant knight, my father would never harm the young and promising Edward."

The knight grunted quietly, maintaining his unwavering stance.

Edward, observing his surroundings, formulated a plan.