I stood there, completely shocked, staring at the warrior who had dropped to one knee, showing me full respect and calling me ‘Your Majesty’. I glanced over at Elias, feeling really confused by the whole situation. After that first warrior knelt, several others seemed to realize something too, and they began doing the same, bowing and showing reverence.
“Elias,” I said softly, as my heart started to beat a bit faster. I wasn’t used to having so much attention directed at me. He hurried upstairs to me and wrapped his arm around my shoulders, trying to calm me down.
“It’s okay. I’m here with you,” he said, gently rubbing my arms, which helped me relax just a little.
“What’s happening?” I asked, still puzzled.
“I have no clue,” he admitted, equally confused. Then a woman from the crowd st
