He hesitated not, nor was uncertain, stepping forward, dropping to one knee, and presented the emblem representing military authority with both hands, saying solemnly:
"I, Yorn Harvey, am willing to submit all remaining forces under my command to the unified dispatch of the Red Tide Command."
His voice was exceptionally clear in the silence.
Immediately, Lady Grant rose.
Her movements were slow, yet extremely determined, as she gradually removed the family emblem adorned with silver threads, handing it to the envoy beside her who would present it forth.
"My territory is ruined, my family remains. I understand that Red Tide is our last barrier... we will no longer act on our own accord."
She gently lowered her head, as if bidding farewell to a segment of history, also as if welcoming the arrival of a new order.
Then Roland Sirius slowly nodded, the wrinkles on his face seeming even deeper.
