Chapter 16. The Request Before the King!

The day had just dawned, with the sun spreading its golden fingers across the blue sky. General Ail walked into the King’s palace, making his way to the throne hall as he sang praises to the King in a loud voice. “Long live the King! May your reign never cease!”

Approaching the feet of the throne, he fell flat on the golden floor in prostration as a sign of reverence to the King.

The Alien King adjusted on his throne. “Rise, General Ail,” he spoke in a deep tone of voice, gesturing for Ail to rise.

He was dressed in royal apparel with a red cape robe and a diamond crown on his bald head. His skin had turned grey, indicating old age, just like the pale skin of General Ail.

Narrowing his gaze on General Ail, he asked, “Why do you seek an audience with me at this early hour of the day?”

After a fit of coughing, General Ail took a step closer to the King as he opened his mouth to speak. “On your decree, my son, Enzo, was promoted to the rank of captain. On