#Chapter 199: Standing In Shadow

Without even turning, I can feel Roman’s presence coming toward us. As I did, the people standing nearby all turn to look behind me. Sylvia herself starts to pale, though she keeps her head high and defiant.

“Mother, you have overstepped for the last time,” Roman begins to say.

I glance back at Roman, hoping to convey my hope that he will let me handle this situation, as he had let the commoners d