EFFECTIVE 'EDUCATION'

"GREETINGS to the sun of Ashelad," Astrid said with a slight bow of his head. His tone wasn't overly humble nor was it impolite. It was just the right amount to show respect and not appear on the weaker side. "The Holy Land send their congratulations on your coronation."

"The Holy Land. Will you look at that? I never thought they will actually send one of their priests," Lance said in a bored tone while staring at Astrid from head to toe. "Aren't they worried you might not make it back? Or are you just a pawn they're willing to throw away just to appease my kingdom?"

The more he said, the more his bored tone slowly turned to a jeer. The expression on his face was clearly full of disrespect. 

"I can allow you to live. Just bend the knee and I will."