The Extra's Rise - Chapter 380: Star of Valor (2)

... ssly beneath my feet, the distance between commoner and king expanding with each step. Yet I maintained my composure, my posture relaxed but respectful.

When I reached the foot of the dais, I knelt, bowing my head as protocol demanded.

"Rise," Valen said, his voice carrying effortlessly throughout the hall despite its quiet tone. "Arthur Nightingale, you stand before us as a testament to valor beyond your years."

I stood, meeting his gaze directly. Up close, the power tha ...