Raylo rode Baofeng, hovering in the sky above Eagle's Nest Castle. His voice, enhanced by Wind Magic, carried clearly into the castle below.
"Baron of Eagle's Nest Castle, hand over Miss Avril. My patience is limited."
No evidence, no details of the accusation, just a simple, direct demand.
An uproar erupted below.
A moment later, a slightly overweight, middle-aged man in opulent clothes walked onto the battlements. He was the Baron of Eagle's Nest Castle.
He looked up at Raylo in the sky, a flash of panic on his face that was quickly replaced by anger.
"Count Raylo! What is the meaning of this?!"
The Baron's voice was filled with righteous indignation.
"Miss Avril is Marquis Orlando's daughter, how would I know her whereabouts! You barge into my territory for no reason and speak to me in such a tone. This is a blatant provocation against a nobleman! Aren't you afraid of the Duke's punishment!"
Raylo's gaze didn't waver in the slightest.
