Chapter 837: Ambush
As he spoke, the power of a peak Eighth-Rank Title Archmage radiated outward. Surging magical energy whipped up a storm, howling toward Leon.
But when the tide of magic reached within a meter of Leon, it seemed to suddenly dissipate, not even stirring the corner of his robe...
Leon ignored the man, his gaze fixed on the timer atop the magical device. He'd said one minute—no more, no less...
"You damned bastard, have you forgotten where you are? How dare you make a move here, showing utter disregard for everyone present! Today, I'll teach you a lesson on behalf of your family..."
Seeing that the Eighth-Rank Title Archmage opposite was about to act, the crowd quickly cleared a wide space.
Councilor Weiss stepped forward, frowning as he glanced at the Eighth-Rank Title Archmage.
"Dorian Charlotte, wasn't it your Charlotte Family who struck first this time? Have you forgotten where you are—the Black Tower's banquet? Do you really think your family can just attack people here whenever they please?"
Seth also stepped forward, his voice tinged with displeasure.
"Dorian Charlotte, do you think we're all blind here? Your Charlotte Family is out of line—attacking people at a banquet. Since you struck first, Archmage Leon's retaliation is perfectly justified."
With Councilor Weiss and Seth speaking up, others in the crowd began to echo their sentiments.
Exactly, Archmage Leon didn't go any further—he said three lashes and gave exactly three. He said one minute, and not a second more...
Dorian Charlotte's expression kept shifting—he hadn't expected Councilor Weiss, Seth, and the others to all speak up for Archmage Merlin...
He hesitated for a moment, and soon, a minute had passed. The hellish vines binding Cassius Charlotte loosened and quickly burrowed into the ground, vanishing from sight.
See? I told you—Archmage Leon said one minute, and he meant it. Not a second more.
Well, that's settled—everyone's even now, so let's just leave it at that. Your Charlotte Family struck first, and Archmage Leon has already shown great restraint...
Cassius Charlotte collapsed to the ground, his face deathly pale from blood loss. If not for someone supporting him, he could barely stand.
After downing two healing potions in quick succession, Cassius Charlotte glared manically at Leon.
Dorian, kill him—kill him! That bastard dared treat me like this. I'll make him pay, and I'll make the Merlin Family pay too...
Dorian hesitated, then gritted his teeth. With so many people watching, backing down would be a major blow to the Charlotte Family's reputation. After all, no one wants a weak partner.