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.