Lin Mu sighed.
"…You've adapted quickly."
By now, the king had noticed their arrival.
Huli Qian stood up immediately.
The entire court followed.
Then, in a move that made Lin Mu's discomfort deepen further, the king bowed.
"I welcome the holder of the Guardian Beast Decree."
The ministers did not stop there.
They stepped forward.
THUD THUD THUD
And knelt.
"We pay our respects to the holder of the decree and the Guardian Beasts!"
The synchronized voices echoed through the hall.
Lin Mu closed his eyes briefly.
"…This is too much."
But there was no stopping it now.
He stepped forward, raising a hand slightly.
"You may rise."
His voice was calm, carrying just enough authority to be heard clearly. The court responded instantly and everyone stood, though their postures remained respectful.
The king gestured toward the grand throne beside him.
"Please."
Lin Mu hesitated for a fraction of a second.
