"You surely jest, Your Highness," Ignis said, keeping his tone calm and respectful, the smile never fading from his face. "Why would I be shocked by your presence when I formally invited you? Even if I did not, the two realms belong to you. No place exists in Vyoman where you are not welcomed."
"No need for the flattery," Maximilian scoffed, his eyes rolling in annoyance. "And you know the reason well enough to be shocked by my presence."
The corner of his lips rose as he continued, "or have you already forgotten what happened back th—"
Vivi pressed his arm slightly with her elbow, silencing him before he could say anything further.
However, Ignis understood the incident he was referring to, the smile vanishing from his face, his jaw tightening.
"Hah... forget it," Maximilian sighed as he moved inside.
Ignis quickly pulled himself together, and said, turning to Vivi, "Greetings, Lady Evangeline. Please."
He showed them the way inside.
