All around him, the Khryssari champions kneeled without hesitation. Even Ys had dropped to one knee, bowing her head respectfully. Rex, however, remained standing, his gaze locked onto the Queen.
The Hive Queen's voice broke the silence, and it was nothing like what Rex expected. It was smooth, charming, and teasing, with a melodic tone that felt completely out of place given her appearance.
"So~," she said, her voice reverberating gently through the chamber, "you're the human I've heard so much about from my daughter."
Rex remained silent, unsure of how to respond. His body was still frozen in awe and tension, his mind racing as he tried to process everything around him.
The Queen tilted her head slightly, her glowing green eyes narrowing in amusement as she noticed his hesitation. "Mmmm, it seems that this form might be... a little intimidating for you."