Few days after, he was alone in his chambers when Kael knocked on his door.
"Hey, it's Kael. Open up?"
"What do you want?" Royce immediately replied harshly.
"Come on, man. Don't be so harsh. I just got some good news for you," Kael said with a sharp voice.
And with an headshake, Royce stood up as he went ahead to open up.
He made sure not to make Kael come in, and Kael wasn't wanting to come in after all.
"Congratulations, Royce. You are in trouble," Kael said with a smile.
"What? Why is that?" Royce's mind jumped, wondering if it has anything to do with meeting Commander Cross, or even Esta.
"Well, I'll tell you," Kael sighed.
"I have just been named as the First Command Leader of the Sovereign Protocols, which makes you the Second Command Leader."
"This simply means you are under me, and would have to respect and obey my orders, or..."
Before Kael could finish talking, Royce quickly slammed the door shut and walked away from the door side.
