They didn't take too long to greet one world leader before proceeding to the next. It was just a formality and a respectful greeting. Since Spade was the host this time, it had to be done.
The event was a commemoration ceremony and a formal gathering for the closed-door meeting that would be held after, so they still had to have this show that everyone was harmonious for the world to see. It was a kind of assurance for normal citizens, as terrorism was always a source of fear.
After the two of them were done and had already approached where the seats of the Empire's nobles were, Arren immediately swept his eyes and looked for his father's seat. Their eyes soon met, and they smiled for each other as the Duke nodded his head; he also appeared emotional.
