"You three may rise."
The King of Brittany gestured for them to rise, and Sovell and his companions lowered their hands from their chests.
"Lord Ambrosius, what did you mean when you said at court earlier that you had come to 'fulfill the alliance'?"
"Your Majesty, we have heard that the Benwick Region and Gaul under your rule are suffering an invasion by King Claudus of the Kingdom of Berry, and that the situation is unfavorable.
Our king has specially dispatched the three of us as diplomatic envoys and combatants to provide assistance, fulfilling the alliance between our two nations."
"Only... three of you?"
"Yes, just the three of us. However, I hope Your Majesty will not underestimate us. My younger sister and I are disciples of Merlin, the mage of King Uther's Royal Court, while Kay is Sir Senor's eldest son."
Seated at the head of the room, the King of Brittany stroked the fine hair above his lip and murmured thoughtfully.
"Merlin? No wonder... Ambrosius... In that case, there is no need for me to worry.
Please convey this to your king on my behalf-
Thank you for your reinforcements. Your support is invaluable to our forces at the front. I have prepared a modest gift as a token of my gratitude."
With that, the King of Brittany ordered servants to carry in a wooden chest.
A servant opened it, revealing one set of gold-inlaid silver tableware and five sets of pure silver tableware nestled quietly inside. Beneath them lay five or six bolts of fine silk.
They sucked in a breath...
Even after seeing Cornwall City, the three could not help gasping at such a valuable "modest gift."
"I hope these little trinkets will persuade you three to devote a little extra care to Benwick."
"You are