Chapter 41. You Have Nothing To Worry About

It was on that note, that Lancelot stood straight, his head help up high to address the council.

“Elders of this prestigious cabinet...” He started, just as his father had taught him. His opening sentence caused all of them to focus on him, all side chattering seized immediately. Lancelot sighed within him, at least he would be able to hear himself speak.

“I must say that I understand your concerns, I know your fears and I deserve your anger. The hunt came to an abrupt halt, because I had to rescue the woman from my cousin, Albert. He was going to kill her.” Lancelot spoke up, in the best understanding way that he could.

Obviously, it was not enough. Immediately he was done, the murmurs started again.

“That doesn’t matter! She did herself wrong by trespassing, she deserved whatever was coming for her!”

“Yes! Albert should have been allowed to tear her into pieces! How would a human stroll into our territory and live in good health to tell the story? It