Chapter 14 Confrontation 2 (2/2)

Leon stood up and held his sword that was placed idly by his waist.

”Sir Bradford.” Leon called for his attention.

”Yes?” Bradford answered.

”You know the knights code, correct?” Leon asked.

”Of course. I known it by heart.” Bradford replied. He was beside his princess Elizabeth. The maids had gotten ice to place on the burn in her face.

”Then you know that anyone that hurts our sworn master or lady will be punished under our sword.” Leon said with a neutral tone.

”What?!” Elizabeth was surprised. ”You are Alicia's personal knight? Impossible! Mother didn't agree for her to have her own personal knight.”

”I'm afraid it is true princess Elizabeth.” William interjected.

Elizabeth looked at William in surprise.

”I was there as a witness when sir Leon gave his oath to Alicia.” William said.

Elizabeth was looking at me with unbelieving eyes.

”Now that I am by my princess's side, no harm can come to her. I will punish anyone who tries to harm her.” Leon said. ”I expect you won't interfere with me sir Bradford.”

Elizabeth looked at her knight. She can't just let Alicia slide out of this so easily.

”I won't interfere sir Leon. You have my word as a knight.” Bradford said.

Disbelief was written all over Elizabeth's face. She clenched her fists hard.

Leon pulled out his sword from it's sheath and pointed it at James. ”Young Lord James Franklin Carlson. I challenge you to a duel.”

”Hahahaha. You challenge me in a duel? Fine then. Somebody get my sword.” James yelled proudly.