Maldor gazed at the lost Princess in awe, he had heard the rumours but never expected to see her with his own eyes. He approached her and took her hand gently. "I am the first knight, Maldor, I live to serve the queen and her children. It is a pleasure to meet you, Princess Ellie." He knelt down before her and bowed his head.<br/>Quickly he arose, his attention turned to Akira. "I hear you're the one to have gathered the army outside, thank you, fox." He looked down at Akira, still cautious of the fox. They weren't renown for their loyalty and he recalled Akira's last visit of the palace of which left some of his guards unfit to train for a few days.<br/>"I just want to do my bit after all."<br/>"That is no longer necessary," Maldor announced. He turned back to Tamara, ignoring the kitsune who attempted to disagree. "My lady, myself and the guards returned from the hunt are well equipped to fight this evil alone. I cannot risk endangering innocent lives... Especially yours."