"What?!"
The moment Velen spoke, Arthur instantly realized he had been played by Kris. Fury surged within him.
Damn you, old Kris!
You actually tricked me!
I'm your beloved friend, your blood brother!
…Wait a sec!
Just as Arthur was about to angrily spill the truth, a sudden gleam flashed in his eyes.
Suppressing his rage, he put on a serious expression and explained, "Your Highness, Kris said… if you want his help, the one-eyed red-haired man must come and fight him personally!"
"Huh?"
"He wants to spar with the one-eyed red-haired man?"
"You didn't tell him how powerful that guy is?"
Velen looked surprised.
Since when did Kris get so bold?
He actually wants to challenge that guy?
"I told him!"
"And precisely because I told him how powerful the one-eyed red-haired man is, he got excited and insisted on challenging him!"
"Actually, Kris has this quirk—he loves challenging strong opponents!"
