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CHAPTER 17
'Who are you?'
Xander's brain replayed these words severally in his mind while he thought of how best to answer Xavier and clear all forms of doubt from his mind.
After some seconds, Xander's lips parted to speak as he exhaled sharply. "Your majesty, I am Xander Blaze, Head of House Blaze. I come offering my allegiance to the true king of Drakenflare."
He dipped in his head once more but did not bow as low as before.
Hearing this, Xavier's eyes narrowed further at him. "I see, you are a descendant of Xander."
"Yes, your majesty and from my forefathers till now, we have kept the Aisle of Drakenflame a secret and protected from the eyes of the realm. Waiting earnestly for your return."
"Is that so?" His gaze once more swept through the faces of all present before bringing it to rest on Xander once more.
