Having advanced, Earth Bear did not leave the duel arena but walked toward the stands again.
The two squads of Imperial Guards responsible for protecting His Majesty immediately gripped their sword handles, and the leading captain shouted at Earth Bear.
"Stop, commoner, if you dare take one more step forward, I guarantee your head will part from your neck!"
"No need to worry, Tobert, let him come. He is a priest of Cornelia and comes from the Boleslaw Family. He's not a suspicious person," said His Majesty.
The head of the Imperial Guards stepped aside upon hearing this but kept his hand on the hilt of his sword.
Edward II then said to Earth Bear, "Come closer, let me have a good look at you. I haven't seen such a brave warrior in a long time."
Earth Bear took two large steps forward and bowed respectfully to both the Emperor and the Empress.
