The face of the Holy Empress lit up from hearing his answer. It was obvious she did not understand what he had meant when he said that a Queen should not have scars. Instead, she began to point out her many scars and snake bites to explain what happened.
Gilyn's smile fell, "Assassination attempts?"
She only nodded in response.
Gilyn took a knee and grabbed her hand softly, "My Queen, your Holy Empress. I vow that I will never allow another assassination attempt to befall you again. As long as I breath, I will ensure your safety."
The Holy Empress looked at him in confusion after seeing how upset he had become. The servants looked at each other in uncertainty. When the Holy Empress saw his determined and somber expression, she slowly reached out to pet his head.
His body stiffened up, "Y-Your Holy Empress! Please stop!"
She tilted her head again to show her confusion.
He explained, "I am not a child! Please do not treat me like one!"
