Adrian smiled and said, "I’m fine. It was just some people who didn’t know their place. Nothing important really." There was no trace of concern in his expression like it was something trivial.

Michael looked surprised. Although Adrian spoke casually, Michael knew that the man before him was incredibly formidable. Last night must not have been calm. There must have been a bloody battle, or Adrian wouldn’t have spoken so lightly.

In Ciawales City, dangers lurked in every corner. And now, another danger had appeared—Primeria’s forces were coming. What would happen next was unknown to everyone.

The atmosphere was filled with tension as if everyone was waiting for something. The royal princes each harbored their own plans. A national disaster presented an opportunity. After all, as princes, their significance would be entirely different if they had military achievements. They were well aware of what they could do. If they gained the king’s favor and contributed to Ciawales, their posit