The King ascended the marble dais steps and reclaimed his golden throne, allowing his warm paternal smile to fade into royal gravity.
"My daughter informs me you pulled her out from beneath a beast that wiped out an entire vanguard detachment," the King said, leaning forward.
"Whatever your private combat methods were," the monarch stated with absolute authority, "the crown princess stands alive in this room thanks to you."
"A life debt like that cannot go unanswered by the Crown," the King declared, his eyes fixing upon Hajin. "Name your reward, youth."
Hajin maintained a steady, respectful posture while reviewing the calculated list he constructed during the carriage ride toward the royal palace.
'I cannot request noble lands, aristocratic titles, or official court appointments... each arrives pre-recorded into the kingdom genealogical registry bearing my lineage.'
