"Halt," a soldier's voice rang out from behind them, yet when they turned around, the soldier froze.
A moment later, the soldier got down on one knee and lowered his head.
"My apologies, Your Majesties. I couldn't recognize you."
Rael and Melina exchanged glances before nodding at the soldier.
"So you recognize us as your rulers now?" Rael asked. "What about Ignatiel?"
The soldier shook his head. "You are the rulers of the Hollow Kingdom now, and we must obey you."
Well... I guess some shit is bound to happen when you're just about to leave the palace, huh? Rael mused, clicking his tongue.
Melina tilted her head. "Why do you have to obey us?"
"Because that is what we've been made to do," the soldier replied plainly.
"Sure, so can you tell us more? You see, we're not very familiar with how the Hollow Kingdom works." Melina pushed further.
The soldier remained quiet for a few moments before finally speaking, his tone cold.
