With a sudden, muffled sound, Quintus lunged forward, stabbing Quentyn in the lower back with a dagger.

Quentyn trembled, turning around in disbelief.

Xanthakos also glared sharply at Quintus, completely taken aback by the situation.

“I…” Quintus panicked, shouting, “How could you betray Emperor Qadeer and side with James? He’s not even a match against you. He’s a defeated foe. How can he compare to Emperor Qadeer?

“You’ve gone mad, absolutely mad. I won’t allow anyone to betray Emperor Qade