The air in the hall was stretched taut, arrogance and excitement tangling together like sparks over dry grass.
Everyone knew one thing very clearly. Fighting was forbidden in the Leafway Restaurant. Even princes had to obey that rule. Which meant that, no matter how fierce the confrontation became, no blades would be drawn here.
In other words, this was the safest place in the entire imperial city to watch a spectacle.
And what a spectacle it was.
Many diners had already forgotten their food, eyes glittering as they leaned back slightly, savoring the scene. Today's meal was worth every copper coin.
"Really? We'll have to see whether you are capable of it." Zora replied coolly to the Second Prince's threat.
However, unlike the Prince, her voice carried no heat, no anger. It was pure indifference as if the other party was nothing.
