Although both parties roughly guessed each other's identities, having a mediator for mutual introductions is basic etiquette.
Zalanda bowed slightly and said, "I should be the one to meet Your Majesty... Having Your Majesty come personally is indeed disrespectful..."
Gaven, standing behind her, merely nodded in greeting. Although he is a Tesser, he is now a demigod, with a transcendent status, allowing him to avoid unnecessary interactions.
While he did not easily use his status to pressure others, he also had no need to lower himself.
Harried indeed showed no displeasure, instead bowing slightly to Gaven and saying, "With Lord Road Builder here, it is right for me to come personally; I only hope you won't blame us for our abruptness."
"There's no need to fuss over these minor details; we should focus on the main matter at hand," Gaven directly shifted the discussion to the main topic.
