The next day, at the public ceremony where His Majesty's decree was proclaimed.
"Prince Maiduai, from now on, please live peacefully in Far-Sail Port City." Before the envoy, Princess Qian Niya, Prince Maiduai, several officials of the territory, and priests of the God of Order as witnesses, Romon publicly announced his acceptance of the appointment in the document and exchanged a ceremonial embrace with the young prince.
"Thank you, Count Teta Xiao." Before everyone, in such a public setting, the young Prince Maiduai behaved with great propriety. Not only did he express his gratitude to Romon, but he also thanked the envoy and asked him to convey his greetings to the king and the members of the Royal House.
Though young, Prince Maiduai had already begun to display that particular bearing.
Seeing the temperament he revealed—so greatly resembling that of Prince Xiusenya—everyone present who knew Prince Xiusenya could not help sighing inwardly.
"Alright, it is getting late. I should return and report back. I hope Prince Maiduai can live here happily and without worries. I will faithfully relay Your Highness's words to His Majesty the King." Seeing the sorrowful atmosphere here, the envoy sighed quietly. After bowing to everyone, he bade the young prince farewell.
The young prince tried to keep him for a while, but seeing that the man was determined to leave, he nodded in agreement.
As the lord of this place, Romon did not hold a banquet for the envoy. Yet, to show his respect for the Royal House, he personally led people to escort the envoy all the way onto his ship before letting the matter rest.
Standing on the dock and watching the great ship sail away, Romon turned to look at the young prince beside him. There was something unusual in the prince's gaze,