Darryl looked around his surroundings and saw Dennis standing somewhere at the side. The man was trembling, and there were huge beads of sweat on his forehead. As for Marshall, though he looked calm, his eyes belied the fact that he was feeling panicked.

The atmosphere in the main wall was unbearably heavy.

"Marshall," the Queen said softly.

"Your Majesty," Marshall said as soon as he moved to stand in front of the Queen.

"As the capital's commander-in-chief, you've served the royal fami