The nobles, upon hearing Adam's apathetic and imposing voice, were stunned, as if deer caught in the headlights. In the hearts of the common people, a feeling of respect and reverence for him arose, for he stood proudly alone (as they saw it), indifferently facing the king.
Immediately, changes came over them as if the king had become a traitor and Adam a savior. This was the unanimous belief as if it were the absolute truth, nothing but the truth.
Amarantha couldn't help but be enthralled by this spectacle, as if Adam had suddenly transformed into the king, swapping roles with Shizurana, who trembled in fear, bowing low and not daring to raise his head.
"What is this..." wondered Queen Kasumi.