Steel and Sorrow: Rise of the Mercenary king

Chapter 401: A man hard to refuse(2)

Alpheo stood just outside the doorway, flanked by two men who were unmistakably his guards. Their cloaks concealed much, but the slight bulge of armor beneath and the way their hands hovered near their belts betrayed them as warriors. Despite the presence of his protectors, the prince himself looked nothing like royalty—his simple attire, unadorned and practical, was meant to help him blend in with the streets of Yarzats. No silks, no embroidery, no rings. Just a young man with striking features and a knowing smile that could dissolve ice.

"May I enter?" Alpheo asked again, his voice light with amusement once again snapping Lucius out of his daze.

Before Lucius could respond, Sabine's voice rang out from within. "Who is it?"

Lucius hesitated for a brief moment, his mind racing with how to explain. Instead of answering her, he stepped aside and gave a short nod. "O-Of course, Your Highness."

Alpheo inclined his head slightly, stepping inside as he murmured, "Apologies for the intrusion." His tone was polite.@@novelbin@@

As Sabine turned to see who had entered, her eyes first landed on Alpheo. At a glance, he didn't draw much attention—just a well-kept young man. But the moment her gaze drifted past him to the two men standing just beyond the doorway, a spark of worry flickered in her eyes. Their posture, the slight gleam of armor beneath their cloaks,that smelled like trouble..