She withdrew her gaze and refocused on the solemn coronation platform, as if the other person's words were just passing wind.
Marquis Marcus felt awkward, a shadow flickering across his face, but knowing the difference in their statuses, he did not force a conversation.
Afterward, Marquis Butler led the envoys from the Ripos Kingdom and its affiliated kingdoms to sit on the opposite side of the Lothern delegation.
In an instant, the area where the envoys of Ripos and Lothern were located seemed to form an invisible barrier.
The atmosphere, which was initially relatively peaceful, suddenly became delicate and tense.
The surrounding envoys from various countries took in this scene, each calculating their own thoughts.
