"Your Majesty, I think Mr. Adrian is utterly disrespectful. His demeanor shows no regard for proper decorum," one of the ministers said hurriedly.

"Even if he can win battles in the future, I fear he will be uncontrollable," he added, casting doubt on Adrian's character.

King Basil met the minister's gaze calmly and replied, "If you could win battles as he does, I wouldn't need to control you either. What do you think of that?"

The minister froze at these words. He took a few timid steps back