Nathan stood there for a few seconds, yet the king remained engrossed in whatever he was reading. It was blatant disrespect, but Nathan didn't let it show on his face. After all, he was used to it.
After some time, King Aldrich glanced up and gestured for Nathan to take a seat, then went straight to the point: "Welcome, Lord Cromwell. I hear you have something urgent to speak with me about. What is it?"
From his tone alone, it was easy to detect that King Aldrich didn't seem interested in whatever the baron had to say, appearing preoccupied with more important matters... but Nathan knew very well that this wasn't the case.
This new king was simply disrespecting him. Though Nathan was just a mere baron, even the former king had respected and treated him with importance.
His son, however, was different.
Because of the history between Arthur and the royal family, the Cromwell and Vermilion families didn't get along well.
