Count Stafford's kneeling not only startled Charlotte, but also caused the knight standing guard and the serving maids in the reception hall to freeze in unison, their gazes converging upon the scene.
Charlotte had to stand up and, with a gentle cough, said,
"Count Stafford, you jest. I am an Earl of Castel, a vassal to the New Moon Kingdom, not the Queen of the Falling Star Kingdom. Please, rise..."
After speaking, she signaled to the Personal Guard Knights to help Count Stafford to his feet.
Upon receiving the gesture, the knight hurried forward to try to lift Count Stafford, but no matter how hard he tried, he couldn't budge him an inch.
The power disparity was just too great.
When a Blazing Sun decides to be shameless, no other Transcendent can make him rise.
The face of the Personal Guard Knight turned almost red with effort, but Count Stafford remained motionless. Left with no choice, the knight could only look toward Charlotte with a plea for help.
