This time, at Princess Tess's instruction, the Gilneans had specially arranged Deren and the others closer to the front. So when the crowd stepped back and cleared the space, Deren could clearly see King Genn.
Often called the "Old Wolf king," Genn Greymane looked somewhat younger than Daelin. But beneath his forced smile, he could not hide his travel-worn exhaustion.
Queen Mia hurried forward to support her husband and introduced him to the visitors from Kul Tiras.
Genn was fairly familiar with Katherine, but after so many years apart, both of them had visibly aged.
When he was introduced to Prince Derek, Genn could not help patting his shoulder with emotion. Reminiscing, he said, "When I received word that you had fallen in that naval battle, I couldn't help grieving for that old fellow Daelin for a long time."
Deren collected himself and offered Genn his greetings.
"How has your recovery been? Those beasts deserve to die." Genn turned to ask about Derek's condition. After all, his daughter was quite likely to marry him.
"Rest assured, Your Majesty. I received treatment from the Red Dragon Queen, and there is nothing wrong with my body now." As he spoke, Derek straightened up and slapped his chest with his left hand.
"Good lad. Not bad!" Genn patted Derek's shoulder.
Then he walked over to Jaina. After Queen Mia introduced her, Genn learned that the slender young woman before him was the ruler of Theramore and Dalaran's renowned archmage. His expression immediately turned solemn as he praised her. "Jaina Proudmoore, what a fine young woman. You founded the prosperous port of Theramore all on your own, and you are also Dalaran's famous archmage. I truly envy Daelin for having such an excellent daughter as you."
"Your Majesty, you flatter me! Princess Tess is