After his last word faded away, only the sound of breathing could be heard, until someone shouted, “Your Royal Highness, was what you said was really the truth?”
“Of course,” Roland answered, stressing every word. “As a Lord, I would never deceive my own people.“
“His Royal Highness is merciful,” some people couldn’t help themselves from saying out loud, then the sound quickly became louder, “Long live His Royal Highness the Prince!”
Suddenly the first serf in front of him kneeled down, followed soon by the second person, then the third person…
Until the whole mass of people kneeled in front of him, still calling his name, getting louder and louder. Until the thousands of voices turned into the same rhythm, “His Royal Highness the Prince!” “Long live the Prince!”
Hearing the crowd so clearly understanding his intent, there was no need for him to drag things out for any longer, the Prince thought to himself.
He clapped his hands then said to the bodyguard behind him, “Bring the meal!”