The words "Lycan King" sent Aldrake crashing to his knees, trembling with fear.
"Forgive me! Forgive me, Your Majesty! I didn't know," he begged, crawling forward towards the man who stood tall, his eyes fixed on the ground.
He bowed repeatedly before the Lycan King, before shouting orders to his guards.
"Lower your arms and kneel! Now!" The guards obeyed instantly, dropping their weapons and kneeling with their heads bowed to the floor.
Aldrake continued to beg for forgiveness, his words tumbling out in a desperate plea.
"Forgive me. Forgive me, Your Majesty. I didn't know it was you. Rumors spread that you wear a mask during meetings. Please forgive me for my lack of respect." He kowtowed repeatedly, his forehead touching the ground as he begged for mercy.
The Lycan King's gaze swe
