Great At Putting Pressure

Now that the King and the Captain of the Royal Guards were the only ones in the huge chamber, it was instantly followed by complete silence.

Almost a minute passed when the King finally sat down again. However, before he could say anything, Antony was on his knees.

"Your Majesty, I -"

"Come and sit down first," Arin Helev said, pointing his chin at the couch opposite him.

Antony was rendered silent as he didn't expect to hear that.

Royal Guards don't sit while they were on duty, let alone when the King was around.

The guard shifted his gaze to the couch before he eventually get back on his feet and took a seat. The rule was important but for a royal guard, the King's order should come before that.

"What did you try to say just now?" the King asked. His voice was calm than expected and it surprised Antony.

"I try to apologize," the guard replied. "For keeping it from you."