There was a moment of silence before the Knight Commander spoke up in a serious fashion. Looking at Gabriel and the young king, his tone seemed to be one that carried a lot of weight there, among the knights.<strong>"I believe that we are risking a lot by joining the king. The kingdom needs us but what we do is for now still unlawful. We are landless knights who are not sworn to anyone, and that's how the nobles would view us now that we have stepped out of the order."</strong><br/><br/>Looking at the younger knights, he continued.<strong>"I request the king to write a document stating clear intent to disband protectors and reinstate the knights. I want this in writing, with the king's signature and royal seal upon it. When I have this, the knights here shall stand by your side, your highness."</strong>He was serious. He was willing to help, but not without some certainty. He wanted something concrete.<br/><br/><strong>"I have seen too much deception and betrayal in my time to agree without such."</strong>