Book 7: Chapter 48
The cavalry stopped in front of us. They didn’t strike at us; instead, they surrounded us and kept quiet as guards would. They didn’t chase the fleeing tribesmen, either; focusing purely on surrounding us, instead. Lorana and I watched them tensely. Regardless of what the case is, Socina City’s relationship with us outside is very good. However, we’re not friends here and I secretly came here to snatch their mine, not to mention that I killed their people as well. They’re still a threat to us right now, so we can’t let our guard down.
A man who seemed to be a protocol officer walked up to us when we were exchanging glances. He looked at me and gave a deep bow before politely asking, “May I ask if you are the prince of the Rosvenor Empire, Prince Troy Galadriel Rosvenor?”
I looked at him and felt a little contradicted. I wasn’t sure if I should I reveal my identity, though they definitely know who I am, and hence, their question. They wouldn’t have just pulled someone over to ask if he was the Prince. That would be disrespecting the royal family, a crime punishable by decapitation.
“That’s right.”
After wrestling with myself for a while, I decided to admit my identity. It’s pointless to be hiding my identity right now. If I get killed for denying it, then there goes everything.
The protocol officer nodded before kneeling down on one knee on the sand. The cavalry around us also dismounted and knelt down on one knee. He loudly announced, “I apologise for my rudeness! It is a great honour to meet you, Your Majesty!!”
I looked at the group in front of me dumbfounded.
‘I didn’t think these guards from Socina City were a group that respected the royal family. It seems that they won’t harm me. Perhaps they’re not my enemies and can lead me out safely? Am I in luck or is Socina here to snatch it for themselves, except that they’re late?’
“Your Majesty, our city’s lord, Lord Karana Dominique Von Testersmill, wishes to invite you to see her for a chat.”