CH761 State of the Frontier March I
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Regality, Dominion, Subjugation, Domination...
Unbeknownst to Alex, the overpowering concepts of his True Names were subtly leaking into his surroundings, causing a faint yet powerful pressure to pervade the entire room.
It was only after Milton entered the study and nearly buckled under that pressure—to kneel in fealty before him—that Alex realised what was happening and instinctively reined it in.
"Welcome, Vice-Magistrate. I trust your night was pleasant," Alex said.
"Yes, thank you, Sir Count," Milton answered absent-mindedly, still wondering what had just happened to him.
'Did I just mistake Sir Count for the Emperor? Why?' Milton pondered deeply. 'Have I already chosen to swear fealty to him? No, that's not right.'
"Please, take a seat."
Alex's voice sounded once more, breaking the old man out of his thoughts.
