Bring me back

Still baffled that the Knight had even requested punishment, the King pondered on his request, realizing just how much it showed about Octavian's character. He was a genuine Knight of Seracia, one that Gerhardt could trust. A silence fell over them as the King began to plan in his mind, adjusting the roster as best as he knew how. Octavian's words would fall into place, and the King listened while still contemplating on his plan. The Knight requested more work, which brought a half-smile to the King's lips. Jaws would unhinge to speak.

"Don't get in the habit of working harder to alleviate your burdens, Octavian, but I shall grant your request. I mean to adjust the way we handle ranks in Seracia, and you shall be one of the first under the new system. Clergy will now be the entry level rank in the Kingdom, and you shall be a step above as Esquire. I can't say the position comes with much more responsibility other than the fact that should you deem it necessary, you may give simple commands to your subordinates. Otherwise, I entrust to you the security of my Kingdom. See to it she comes to no harm."

Words ended in a more serious note, but still held the friendly tone that he had become used to when speaking with Octavian. "Keep my lands safe, and serve the Kingdom as you have been, and you will go far in Seracia." He gave a slight pause before another thought came into his mind. "I should like to give you a special task, if you are up for it. I would be very thankful if you would teach my son Maverick, I want him to be well rounded, and as Prince he'll need to be fair at fighting and the like." The King had a mind to put Maverick through the three basic arts, healing, fighting, and hunting. Hunting was already decent enough, but he knew that his son needed work at healing and fighting. When he was finished, he would be a grand Prince and a marvelous King in his day.

"Speech"