Chapter 356 – 356 – Andrew’s Outburst

Chapter 356 – Andrew’s Outburst

The six nobles said nothing to acknowledge Krang or Enkrid’s presence. They acted as if they were invisible.

“Stay quiet. Do not speak unless asked. Do not lift your head or meet Her Majesty’s gaze. When addressed, answer with sincerity. If summoned, step forward, kneel on one knee, and respond.”

These instructions were given by Baron Bentra, who approached Enkrid. Despite the faint stench surrounding the baron, Enkrid masked his reaction and nodded in understanding.

For most, the odor would go unnoticed unless they were beastkin or trained in sensory arts. Still, it lingered, faint but unpleasant.

Bentra’s solitary initiative, while the others remained silent, painted him as someone relegated to unsavory tasks. Enkrid, curious, asked, “Are you being ostracized?”

Was the baron being singled out for harsh duties by the other nobles? If so, perhaps Bentra could take a page from Jaxen’s playbook and dangle some rewards as leverage.

The baron’s composure was remarkable, unfazed even by the probing question.

It seemed Count Molsan had chosen well; Bentra was clearly a man of inner strength. His muscular arms, visible beneath his loose sleeves, betrayed years of swordsmanship. His hands, callused and scarred, told stories of countless battles, much like Enkrid’s own.

“Mind your tongue,” Bentra warned, his voice firm but without malice. Enkrid shrugged indifferently.

This exchange, unusual as it was, caught the attention of two nobles who turned to glance at them. Still, no one spoke to either of them.