Edwin stood frozen in place, staring at him in great surprise. He certainly hadn't expected anything like this from the young man he had spoken and done business with earlier.
"I cannot believe what my eyes are seeing..." the merchant leader murmured, trying to process that he had been dealing in person with the ruler of Kowarre himself.
He immediately bowed and showed reverence before Ryan. Iris, who was also present in the place, bowed to Ryan.
"Stand up, forget those formalities for now, Edwin," Ryan said with serenity. He only wanted the merchant leader to feel at ease and not think he was being held hostage or that his life was in danger.
Edwin, although astonished by the news, obeyed and stood up.
Seeing how shocked his companion was, William approached with a calm smile and placed a hand on his shoulder.
