There was a pause as the words hung in the air. It was a statement loaded with promise and expectation, a subtle acknowledgment of trust. The envoys exchanged glances, noting the shift in the king's tone. Mei, meanwhile, felt a quiet thrill at the acknowledgment, not only for herself but for the validation it represented of her master's plan in motion.
"I have been persuaded," Nwadiebube said at last, his voice steady and carrying across the throne room. "I believe an alliance between our kingdoms would be for the best. However, now that I have accepted, I wish to be informed of what comes next."
At his words, every envoy dropped to one knee.
Including Mei.
The sight caught him off guard. Heads bowed in unison, hands pressed to the floor.
