Upon hearing this, the knights of Ausenco were abruptly shaken, their mouths dropping open in astonishment, and the leading knight Buzi was so stunned he couldn't recover his wits.
What they wanted was to pledge their allegiance to the pearl of the Danschel Empire.
However, Arsia had them swear their allegiance to God instead.
Was this against customs?
No,
Not only did it not go against customs, but it also fit perfectly with the traditions long upheld by Ausenco.
Not only were the knights in the venue taken aback, but the spectators in the stands also stirred, causing a loud clamor as people began arguing noisily, creating almost uncontrollable chaos.
Although it conformed to custom, this wasn't what the people of Ausenco wanted to see, so collectively they shouted and protested, insisting that the knights of Ausenco must pledge their loyalty to the Princess.
