Azzy responded to their greetings. "You may arise."
As they were about to stand, Azzy's gaze turned sharp when it fell on two specific people. "Not you two, Lord Haze and Lady Ash."
Redgar and Irene continued to kneel, and Azzy spoke again. "Give me one proper explanation as to why I shouldn't punish you for defying my decree?"
As Redgar and Irene's heads hung down and collectively apologized, Affea grabbed his arm, "Chuck… *Ahem! I mean, Lord Garcia, I ordered them to settle down their differences with a fight."
Azzy didn't look at her and asked. "And did they remind you of the decree I passed? Or did you or Dad abolish that decree?"
As Affea stayed silent, Azzy asked them again. "Lord Haze, Lady Ash, I have asked a question. I need an answer."
Irene, who felt the shuddering to even her Arcana spirit's soul, replied. "Your Majesty, I accept the punishment."
Redgar went along. "I apologize, I too accept the punishment Monarch feels befitting."
