The girl was flustered when confronted with the question, but she didn't look scared. Instead, she stared at her king with awe, as if gazing at an unreachable star.
Kael had been the Beast King for some time now, yet he was still unaccustomed to being looked at with such naked admiration, especially after spending most of his life hiding from others and avoiding their attention.
Thus, he raised his voice.
"If you have nothing to say, then leave!"
"Ah—!" the girl shrieked, startled by the hostility. She quickly lowered her gaze and knelt. "M-My King, my name is Ruela. I was tasked with delivering a gift from my pack!"
"A gift?" Vestor echoed in surprise.
