He knew

"You had a bad idea trying to go against my orders, Awakened Keith," the Head Lord said, approaching Keith slowly.

"I never planned to confront your orders. My father's life is at stake, and if I don't get what I came here for, he is going to die," Keith said loudly yet politely, trying to convince the Head Lord. However, his clarification didn't seem to make any impression. The Head Lord was still as mad and serious as when he came out from his home.

"I don't care about what may happen to your commoner father. My orders must be obeyed no matter what!" Lord Asher said seriously. The harsh, dreading smirk on his face held a deep sense of rage, making Keith quite frightened.

Upon hearing the Head Lord's cruel response, a thought flashed into Keith's mind.

'Is he going to kill me?'

The fact that the Head Lord had sent a blast of fireball capable of destroying a normal human made him believe his pondering. Visibly, Keith could sense an aura to kill around Lord Asher's presence.

"You just