Chapter 219 - Ch. 219 The Opening Of The Competition (2) (1/2)

Ch. 219 The Opening Of The Competition (2)

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As Derek drew straight towards the group of knights, their eyes turned towards him. He stopped in front of them with a cold stare, and spoke in an authoritative voice.

“It’s not just princess, but Her Highness the Crown Princess. If you say that again in front of me…I’ll kill you.”

He didn’t care what anyone said of him, but he couldn’t tolerate anyone who disrespected Elena. One of the knights suddenly looked shame-faced when he recognized Derek.

“Oh, it’s Lord Derek.”

Everyone suddenly flinched in fear, but only Wickley seemed unfazed, and he continued on with even more bravado.

“Are you the princess’ brother?”

Derek’s brow furrowed. He had told them that he wouldn’t tolerate Elena not being called by her respectful title.

“…You ignored my warning.”

Waves of cold anger radiated off of Derek, but Wickley didn’t so much as blink. At that moment, the atmosphere turned bloody, and Wickley stared at Derek with a challenging grin.

“So what? What kind of amateur like you do to someone like me?”

Wickley grinned, showing off his yellow teeth as if to provoke Derek. If they weren’t already in the tournament, Derek would have immediately challenged him to a duel. He wasn’t in a hurry, however, as he already had a good chance of fighting Wickley today.

“Don’t get eliminated. I’ll end you myself.”

Derek’s voice was as hard as steel, but Wickley brushed it off as an empty threat.

“Try me if you think you’re good enough. If you lose, don’t go crying to the princess like a child. Kekeke.”

“…”

Derek didn’t deign him with a response, but that only served to drive Wickley even more. He continued taunting Derek, and mimed slitting his throat with his thumb.

“You’re the one who’s going to have to watch your neck. I’ll make mincemeat of you in front of everyone. You should look forward to it.”

Derek answered back with a wry smile, as if he found Wickley’s taunts amusing.

“A frightened dog barks more loudly. Bark as much as you like.”

“Y-you…!”

Derek turned and moved away, ending the conversation. He heard Wickley yell at him again, but Derek ignored him. There was no need for a verbal fight anymore. They could settle this with their abilities later.