SMACK!
Merek held the left side of his face, his eyes wide in shock.
Lucien and the exhausted Lysara stared at him, stunned, while Garrick was already panicking.
"It seems I have been a little too lenient, Young Master Merek," Theo said calmly, flexing the hand he had just used to slap the guy.
"I respect it when you interject in between decisions and ask; that's a good habit. But insulting me is another matter. That, I cannot let slide."
Merek was at a loss for words. The kid who was at least four years younger than him had just slapped him.
"…You dare hit me…?" The man spoke with a horrified yet angry expression.
"Just wait until we get back. I will show you what I can do, Theo Merrick," he spat on the ground, glaring as he spoke.
Lucien opened his mouth to intervene, but Theo decided to take things in his hands.
"Good. Now get up and do your job better."
With that, Theo turned to Lysara, who seemed slightly better now.
