Eventually, the invisible force acting upon Lord Pearian's body disappeared. Perhaps the Trampler of Stars felt that he had made his point.
If so, then the alien leader had miscalculated.
The pride ingrained in Lord Pearian's bones had remained as strong as ever.
In the face of Jugal Meren's ridiculous subservience, Pearian felt it became more important than ever to show this native alien that humans were strong and uncompromising!
He stubbornly climbed up to his feet and regained his straight-backed posture.
Even if his weakened body wasn't able to remain completely still, it was clear to the surrounding alien courtiers that this captive human did not respect the instructions of the Trampler of Stars.
Yet instead of crushing his body yet again, the powerful alien disdained from taking action again.
"HUUAHAHAGUAH. WEHHUSHAH."