"Don't worry, I will ensure your safety."
"It sounds like you hold a high rank," Sarah said, looking at Eric.
"It's decent enough." Eric didn't answer directly.
The ceremony, which should have been a lively affair, was met with strong opposition due to Eric's unexpected actions.
As a result, there was no prize money, and certainly no cheers—only the chattering of women.
Eric took Sarah by the hand and went straight back to the tent area.
While the other Knights didn't go so far as to ostracize him, the initial warmth and camaraderie they had shown him had vanished.
Yuge, however, greeted him as cheerfully as ever.
"You don't seem bothered at all, do you?" Eric asked with a light chuckle, looking at him.
