His words were followed by a shocked silence. Some people exchanged glances, as if to check they weren't the only ones to have heard this. The King was apologizing to them? It was baffling enough to have everyone calm down, although many whispers went rampant in the crowd.
Ashen sighed, and pushed his wet hair out of his face.
"...I'll do my best to save my people," he said, water dripping down his chin. "But I need you all to listen to me. To us, for the time being. I promise I'll do what I can to help you all."
Cessilia was staring at him, an indescribable feeling of pride in her heart. It was the first time she was seeing Ashen interact with his people, with the common folk, and he was nothing like he was with the Clan Leaders and nobles. He was drenched, his shoulders low and vis
