Remorse After Breaking Up (Sebastian) novel Chapter 563

"Silence!" Sebastian thundered again, then fixed a cold stare on Bartholomew. "How did the War Department end up with such a disgrace? Speak another word, and I'll execute you myself!"

"You..." Bartholomew pointed at Sebastian, ready to retort. But when he met Sebastian's icy gaze, he swallowed his words and slowly lowered his hand.

Sebastian looked at him with disdain, then walked toward Charles. "The Crystal Chalice originally belonged to Dragothia. Hand it over."

Charles mocked, "Did a donkey kick your head? The Crystal Chalice was seized by my ancestors. It's ours now. If you want it back, fine, but now I'm even angrier. The price will now be doubled again to 16 billion dollars!"

"It's over. We're done for," Bartholomew said, his face full of despair. He'd hoped to buy back the national treasure for two billion dollars, which would have been a great achievement. But now, even the War Department couldn't easily produce 16 billion dollars.

Sebastian gave a cold smile. "I won't pay a single cent, but you must hand over the artifact!"

Charles scoffed. "Getting it for free is impossible, but I'll give you a chance. We'll settle this with a duel!"

"I'm listening," Sebastian said with interest.

Charles explained, "In Western Region nobility, we like to settle disputes through combat. Although you lowly Dragothians don't deserve to be compared to Western Region nobility, I'll make an exception. If anyone among you can defeat me in a duel, I'll return the Crystal Chalice."

This announcement immediately excited many in the crowd. It was a chance to bring glory to their country.

Bartholomew, however, sighed heavily. "Prince Charles, you're the disciple of the Western Region Sword Saint, the great Rudolph Stanford, a top expert among the younger generation. Even the Holy Maiden of Light praises you. How could any of us possibly defeat you?"

"What! He's actually the disciple of the Western Region's Sword Saint Rudolph? And even the Holy Maiden of Light praised him? He must be an expert among experts!"

The crowd was stunned. Some had heard of Rudolph's reputation, and everyone knew of the Holy Maiden of Light.