"What's going on?" A loud, authoritative voice cut through the crowd, booming with undeniable command that silenced the murmurs and drew all eyes toward its source, the tone heavy with the weight of years spent enforcing order in chaotic times.
"Captain?" The knights closest to the source of the voice called out, their tones laced with a mix of surprise and immediate deference, recognizing the familiar timbre that had guided them through countless skirmishes.
Every knight present offered a respectful bow, their armored bodies inclining in unison like a well-drilled unit, creating a clear path through the throng for the captain, the gesture underscoring the rigid hierarchy that governed their ranks.
