William hesitated to speak because of the number of people around, but knowing that everyone was on their side, he eventually opened his mouth. "My lord, I would like to follow you…"
Other than his wife, everyone else was stunned by his words.
William was a Transcendent Knight with no affiliation. A person of his caliber would be treated with respect anywhere in the empire, but here he was, offering himself to Alaric.
Alaric had been waiting for this moment for a long time. Even when William rejected his offer back then, he never gave up on getting this man to work for him.
"Have you thought it through, Sir William?" He asked with a deep look.
William nodded with a serious face. "Yes, my lord. I have already discussed this with my wife."
Alaric frowned. "What changed your decision?"
He didn't want the old man to regret his choice.
