Garius rubbed his temple, a gesture of mounting frustration. His sharp gaze turned to Javier, sharpening the air between them.
"And Javier..."
Javier straightened, fidgeting slightly.
"Y-Yes, esteemed father?"
Garius exhaled deeply, a small smirk emerging.
"Good job."
Javier blinked in surprise. Liana and Gloria widened their eyes slightly, while Alf and Erinnette raised their brows.
But then Garius's voice turned firm.
"Good job… for not killing a royal princess without knowing."
Javier froze.
(Wait. What?)
Garius leaned back against the golden throne, resting his cheek on his knuckles. His voice was calm but heavy with meaning.
"Had you killed her without knowing, it would have escalated things far worse than they already are."
A cold chill ran down Javier's spine.
(Oh, crap.)
Then Garius narrowed his eyes slightly.
"But tell me, Javier…"
Javier gulped. "Why did you bring her here?"
