"Don't be ridiculous," Galad smirked and watched Tanek move, resisting the strong urge to take him down too soon.. "Elves line up for the honor of serving nobility. Their reward is in having a competent ruler. Wouldn't you pass on your skills if it meant your nation would be better protected?"
He moved in, throwing a punch to test Tanek's reflexes. "They do, however, do whatever I say."