Derek appeared calm even when he was faced with Count Lewis' strange inquiry.
"The man who stands before you is Tha—"
However, Lewis immediately burst into laughter and interrupted Derek's introduction with a wave of his hand.
"Do not worry. It is only a joke. Of course I know where he is…"
Derek's face darkened when he was interrupted.
"Come, let me take a good look…"
In Derek's silence, Lewis turned his horse around to size Thales up from his side. He had a profound expression on his face.
The prince inhaled deeply as he suppressed the discomfort he felt in his heart. He smiled under the Count of Black Lions' stare.
A few seconds later, Count Lewis took a half-circle around Thales before he finally laughed out loud.
"Your Highness, I have long heard about your victories and achievements in Northland. Welcome, it is our greatest honor to receive you."
