Theo had to squint his eyes because of the king’s glow. However, the monarch seemed to be very bored. He approached him escorted by the captain, two warriors, a very attractive woman, and three suus of light-blue robes and distracted looks. Theo could not set his eyes off the king, Lia bowed at him and Vrol went down on one knee on the stony path. “Good fortune, Your Majesty,” began the arazi, but a sudden angry movement from the king’s hand interrupted his formal presentation. “I will talk,” said the monarch with a faint voice, almost a fragile one, which did not match his physical appearance. “If you would allow me…” He looked at the group of children, particularly at Theo. His eyes were small and piercing, and Theo thought immediately
