Rhino's eyes widened, the weight of Jian Gang's words hitting him like a blow. As a prince, he knew all too well what such a declaration meant. The fragile balance of peace was shattered, and war loomed on the horizon like a stormcloud.
"I'll handle the Laurý Kingdom." Barty's voice rang out, sharp and resolute, slicing through the heavy atmosphere. Both Jian Gang and Rhino turned to face him. His normally composed expression was hardened, his eyes fierce with unyielding determination. He clenched his fists, the tension making his knuckles turn white. "I'll destroy my own home if I have to."
Jian Gang studied Barty's expression for a moment, a faint smile tugging at his lips. It reminded him of himself in his younger days—driven, unrelenting, and ready to shoulder the weight of the world.
"Then how about we head back," Jian Gang said with a nod, his tone lighter but no less serious. "We'll figure out our next move from there."
