Godric nearly broke on the spot, his whole body trembling.
He knew exactly what he was facing. His strength had plummeted, and the people behind him were nothing more than a battered remnant.
There was no chance of winning.
In that instant, pride stopped mattering.
He dropped to his knees with a heavy thud, his kneecaps slamming into the ground hard enough to crack.
“Chieftain Darian! Please, quell your anger! This is a misunderstanding! I’m not here for revenge—I’ve come to join you! Please… take us in!”
Still kneeling, his voice came out hoarse, catching on every word.
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