The Duke frowned when he noticed the atmosphere had grown tense and waved his hand. "Alright. Stop with the noise!"

When the Duke spoke, both Albert and Jameson kept quiet and stepped aside.

The next second, the Duke pondered and slowly said, "This is all about the prestige and survival of the Day Rise Principality. Let me think about it carefully. All of you may leave!"

The Duke was caught in a dilemma. He felt annoyed and irritable.

"Yes, My Lord!" the mayors present responded in unison before they left the hall one by one.

Jameson's eyes flickered, but he did not leave the hall.

After everyone left, Jameson stepped forward.

"My Lord! Are you really not going to hand Darren over? If the five Principalities launch an attack at us, we wouldn't be able to resist it,” he said respectfully to the Duke.

"Of course I know this, but Darren is now knighted and part of the Day Rise Principality. If I hand him over to the five Principalities, how will I rule this Principality in the fu