The moment Eccar and his company saw what was happening, they immediately understood that the woman in the green robe was no ordinary person. She clearly held some kind of status and reputation, enough that even the king listened to her counsel. At once, they realized that convincing her might be even more important than convincing the king himself.
"Thank you, Your Excellency," Eccar said, nodding to the woman with a meaningful smile. He could sense her power—the same aura of strength that surrounded Archmage Adrius.
The woman in green gave only a brief nod. She didn't smile or return his words, but Eccar could feel the respect in the way she regarded him.
"My Archmage has already told me to listen to what you have to say," King Roderic said with a sigh. "And so far, she's never given me reason to doubt her. So, please, go on."
