Royal audience (5)

I really wanted to look up and see what expression was on the king's face, but I knew that I couldn't do that in this situation.

After all, this was a formal ceremony and before it ended, I couldn't look up.

In fact, since this was a formal ceremony, I had no choice but to accept this title even though I really didn't want to.

If I were to reject this title in this public place, it would be like slapping the king's face and that was the last thing that I wanted to do.

So I had to say, "Thank you, your majesty for this grace."

The king gave a simple nod after hearing this before lifting the ceremonial sword in his hand.

He lifted this sword up and placed it on my shoulder before saying, "Baron Zwein, do you swear to uphold the laws of this kingdom and protect its people for as long as you shall live?"

"Yes." I said in a simple and firm voice.