Only the knights remained in the end, listening to Gabriel's words, while the King stepped forward after a moment, removing his helmet. The crowd had already seemed to believe in Gabriel, a fellow knight, but the appearance of the king before them made some blink and others reach for their weapon's hilt, though none drew a weapon. It seemed at least some people had some strong opinions on the king though, even after Gabriel's words.<br/><br/><strong>"I apologise. I was afraid of losing control after my father passed. I believed I was going to be seen as weak. I had my fears, and I trusted in someone my mother had trusted. I asked them for advise. Their guidance lead me to creating the <em>Protectors,</em> and at their guidance lead me to fear the knights would stand against me and the changes I wanted."</strong><br/><br/>Drawing a breath, 'Michael' spoke to the knights seriously still, but looking from one to another.<strong>"I don't know if you are willing to forgive a foolish man his mistake. I may be a king, but I am a young one, and prone to mistakes and fears. I made a mistake in listening to the wrong person. I made a wrong judgement in accepting protectors, and believing in their words about everything being alright. About the knights being against me."</strong><br/><br/>Looking down, he took a deep breath.<strong>"I have already promised Gabriel that Knights are given back their position, and that Protectors will be   trialed as bandits for their actions. Right now, this kingdom needs to calm down this rebellion in some way, and hopefully there are knights here that believe in restoring order. I do not pretend to be always right, and I do not pretend to be able to make this up for you, but I apologise for my mistakes and ask for you to come back, any of you are welcomed with open arms if you are willing to fight for the kingdom, even if you would not want to fight for me. I want to disband these rebels, and make this kingdom strong again."</strong>