Formalities ought to be disregarded if the situation didn't warrant it. Thus and so, Vhelian thought that leniency would be exercised in the expedition team.
He was nothing but naive.
At all times, formalities were to be observed when the Crown Prince was in attendance. That went the same if the Emperor, the Empress, and the First Prince were present. There was no way around the rule.
Even the Archdukes and Archduchesses were not allowed to act out in front of this esteemed group of people. What was Vhelian to them?
"If you don't wish to earn the ire of any of the Commanders, you better be in your best behavior, Vhelian. You have to make sure that you do not disrespect the Crown Prince in any way. Approaching His Highness is the last thing on your agenda."
Vhelian couldn't understand his father's warning. Withal, as ignorant as he was, the young man knew that his father wouldn't lie about anything.
