In the realm of a prosperous kingdom, where status and hierarchy were paramount. Unlike ordinary nobles, the royal family had the right to decide on one's life and death. If a royal family received a clear insult, an affront so severe that it was universally acknowledged as an unmistakable form of disrespect, it would not be surprising if a peasant had his head cut off on the spot because of it.
Margareth had the right and choice to do that to Allen, so asking Allen to be her "servant" for a day was a form of mercy.
"Yes, my lady," Allen replied when he saw Ayde's pale face. 'It seems like it would be dangerous for me to refuse,' he thought.
Margareth then smiled slyly. But that smile disappeared as soon as she saw the faces of everyone in the room, which were originally tense, become disappointed.
Not just the soldiers, but even Ayde and Michael as well.