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Commander Zane drew to his full height at the threat, eyes pinched as he visibly struggled between outright defiance and perhaps pleading his way out of the deadlock.
Yet despite Serpentine's threat, it became rather obvious that the man had strict instructions from the king for his resolve didn't waver. Instead he clenched his fists, bowing before her. "The Kingsguards have strict orders from the Supreme. My Queen, please return for now."
Serpentine chuckled at that. It would seem that she would now have to resort to her second option.
So she took a step forward, and another, despite the protests that she should not. None of them had the guts to unsheathe their sword at her, but a young Knight who bore an uncanny resemblance to Commander Zane darted out before her, his hand held out to stop her advance.
She narrowed his eyes at the man she suspected was the newly knighted son of the Commander. "Step out my way when I am still forgiving."
