"Giovanni?"
Crack, crack—
The sharpening sounds were continuous.
Giovanni Giustiniani stopped his actions, looked at the newcomer, and hurriedly said, "Your Majesty, why have you come here?"
"I was just puzzled as to why you've secluded yourself these days instead of mingling well with your kindred here. Your greatest wish back then was to create a paradise for these wandering fellows, wasn't it?"
In the simulation scenario, although communication between Losa and Giovanni was not frequent, their relationship was that of a harmonious sovereign and subject, aligned in purpose.
With a great battle imminent, Losa wanted to hear the innermost thoughts of this old subordinate.
"I didn't expect such a trivial matter to concern Your Majesty."
Losa smiled, and patted Giovanni's shoulder gently, "No problem, it has been a while since we, as sovereign and subject, have sat down for a proper chat."
