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In the blink of an eye, he threw himself at the child and activated Embrace of Despair to stop the cavalry’s charge.
“Neiiigh!”
“Argh!”
“W-What happened?!”
The cavalry charging at full speed came to a screeching halt after their movements were reduced to a crawl by the debuff, causing their heads to jerk back.
“Are you all right?” Siegfried asked the child.
“Waaah!”
Without uttering a word of gratitude, the child bolted from Siegfried’s arms and disappeared into a nearby alley.
Meanwhile—
Thud!
The fugitive being pursued by the cavalry collapsed as blood seeped from beneath the hood and cloak they were wearing.
‘What’s going on here?’ Siegfried wondered.
It was then.
The cavalry captain screamed, “Who are you?! State your identity!”
Siegfried deactivated the Embrace of Despair and replied calmly, “Me? I’m the ruler.”
“What?!”
“I said, I am Siegfried van Proa, your king.”
“What nonsense is this?!”
To Siegfried’s bewilderment, the cavalry captain seemed to have no idea who he was.
“How dare you impersonate royalty! Do you not realize the gravity of the crime you’re committing right now?!”
“Eh?”
“Seize him immediately! He must be a member of the Resistance!”
“H-Hold on! Do you seriously not recognize me?! How can the royal cavalry not even recognize the face of the king they serve?!”
“Bah! You insolent fool! Her Majesty, Queen...
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