Chapter 362

"Well, this is your doing, not mine. I have nothing to do with it, so farewell," Steven said. Realizing Conrad's strength was overwhelming, he decided that retreat was the best option. "You injured my dog. Don't you think you owe me an explanation?" Alfred said coldly. "What kind of explanation do you want?" Steven asked. "A life for a life," Alfred replied. "It was your man who started the trouble. There are plenty of witnesses here who can attest to that," Jillian interjected, trying to defend Steven. "Besides, can a dog's life really be compared to a human's? Plus, your people were the ones who killed him. Why should my idol take the blame?" Alfred regarded the assembled crowd with a dismissive air. "In my eyes, people from lower cities like you hold less value than a single hound from the Silva family of Lumen City." Although calmly spoken, his words held a weight and authority that contrasted sharply with Harold's earlier attempt at intimidation. The crowd had initially fou