A King's Authority

King Alf's gaze remained steady as he looked between the two women before him. The weight of their presence was unmistakable—Commander Valerie and Larissa were not just ordinary knights. They were elites of Virencia, figures of discipline and law. And yet, despite their status and strength, King Alf knew one thing for certain: he could not allow them to overstep in his domain.

Still, he had to tread carefully.

He turned to Commander Valerie, his voice calm but firm.

"What is happening here, Commander?"

It was not a question of ignorance—Luke had already given his explanation—but rather, a test of validity. He wanted to hear it from them, to see if there was any basis to this madness.

But before Commander Valerie could speak, Larissa stepped forward.

"Your Majesty," she began, her voice smooth yet unwavering. "We are conducting our actions under the Verification Code of Mage Authenticity."