At the Commander's angry tone, all the knights and apprentices in the room stood up suddenly. However, Irene wondered for a moment why she was the one feeling in trouble. She could only stiffly remain in her seat as she heard her husband's footsteps approach from behind her.
Her eyes remained on Phillip as he pathetically responded, "No, Commander."
"So then why would you think it's an appropriate question for the future Duchess of Tenetium?" Henry asked. "Is it because you've grown too comfortable around my wife, or do you have no respect for my title?"
At Irene squirming, wondering if she ought to stand up like the others, she felt Henry's hand on her shoulder, keeping her seated.
Perhaps it was also she who was too comfortable with the others because for someone to suggest she was pregnant already was a glimpse into the newlyweds' bedroom. For the Sünstoian people, it might be more of an acceptable question, but in Peroda, it was more forbidden.
