That alone spoke volumes.
Leon had humbled himself far more than Elric had ever expected.
Seeing that, Elric silently concluded that both sides had already taken enough steps back. There was no reason for them to keep butting heads now, not when the Alpha King's command and the kingdom's stability mattered far more than bruised egos or old grudges.
The Captain of the Royal Guard was the first to regain his composure.
Realizing how far he had let his emotions carry him, he straightened his back, stepped forward, and lowered his head in a respectful bow toward Leon.
"My deepest apologies for my transgression and my disrespect."
The apology was sincere.
Leon merely glanced at him before giving a lazy wave of his hand, dismissing the matter as though it wasn't even worth dwelling on.
"I didn't take it personally."
Without another word, he shifted his gaze to Archmage Elric and impatiently motioned with his fingers for the old mage to hurry.
