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The guards gathered before Zenith, all of them sweating under the scorching sun in the palace. They had assembled immediately Mathias sounded the alarm.

“As it must have come to your knowledge that an attack has been made on the King, he would like to reinforce more rules.” Mathias started, staring into the vast space where the guards had gathered. “More Royal guards will be assigned to protecting the king and there will be more tight scheduled patrols for the Royal chambers.” He added, taking a step back for Zenith to come forward.

The guards bowed as they saluted, “Your Royal Highness.”

He did not blink, he just stared on. “An attack was attempted on me today and yet I do not know how the attacker managed to get past you. Fifteen guards are posted where I was yet the attacker managed to shoot an arrow. What are your eyes for?! Your ears?!” He bellowed, oozing off a bit of his aura of authority.

“You are guards of the Royal Family and yet a king was attempted murder right under your n