With each step we took towards the palace, the soldiers stood their ground, their spears poised, instead of advancing towards us. It struck me as peculiar, for in typical circumstances, soldiers would charge forth without hesitation.
I turned to my companions, a furrow forming on my brow as I voiced my observations.
"Don't you find it odd that the soldiers aren't attacking? It's not the usual course of action in situations like these."
The General regarded me, his gaze steady as he offered an explanation.
"They won't attack. When it comes to individuals of our caliber, those deemed high-level criminals, the king selects only the finest for such encounters. And by that, I mean..."
Hiroshi's attention seemed focused on a particular spot as he interjected.
"Knights."
