Under the Oak Tree - Riftan's POV - Multiverse

Chapter 27 - Banquet Part 2

Riftan keep this glaze at Leon like it was a staring competition. Both knights want to kill each by the way of them were staring each other. Riftan thought of dueling Leon right there in front of everyone, so he would not dare to look at Maximillian Croix ever in his life. Leon anger, cold glazed could murder Riftan in a slip second. Hebaron who notice Riftan and Leon interaction start to get nervous at the way the both of them were staring at each other. It seems like they want to murder a lifelong rival or if one of them took the other's wife by force. Hebaron tried to get Riftan attention, but he was scared to start to fight with the Vice-Commander by annoying him in his currently unfriendly state.

Just as both of the knights seem to be ready to stand up and start to fight.... Leon turned to his right when the Duke of Croix start to talk to him. By the abrupt interruption of their staring contest, Riftan look straight ahead of his seat just to notice Hebaron curious look.

"Vice-Commander, is there is a problem with the Holy Knights that I am not aware of it?"

"What the hell are you talking about it Nirta?" Riftan groan annoyed by the question

"Probably there is a problem between you and Leon?"

Riftan angry glazed was redirected to Hebaron whose comment annoyed Riftan even further. Hebaron who did not wan to be part of whatever was going on between Riftan and Leon just wave his hand al him in dismissal of his previous comment while grabbing a glass of wine.

"Never mind"

Riftan direct his eyes to for Maxi, and to his surprise Princes Agnes was pulling Maxi by her arm in his directions. He has to use all his self-control to avoid spitting the wine he was drinking. As Princes Agnes and Maximillian Croix got close to the table Uslin and Hebaron stand from his seats to greet them, so did Riftan. 3 of them bowed at the same time. Uslin spoke first.

"Prince Agnes a pleasure to see you"

Then Hebaron charming smile greet the ladies as well

"Prince Agnes a pleasure to see you. The night just got lovelier with both of your presence"

"Let me introduce you Lady Maximilian Croix. She is the eldest daughter is the Duke of Croix"

Hebaron held out one hand and gave her a soft smile. Maximillian slowly reached out and placed her hand against his. The man then politely bowed and kissed the back of her hand. Maximillian slightly blush at Hebaron intention of wooing her. Uslin repeat Hebaron actions, but with a much cold expression. Uslin was not very fond of the Duke of Croix. The Duke demeanor to his vassal was greedy to the point of being cruel, and while he did not hold any grudge against the daughter of the Duke, but he was not interested in being friendly with her. Riftan observed the interaction of the knights and how they were able to touch her hand, and even kissed it so naturally. While here he was sweaty just at the thought of being in front of her... Also why seeing other men interacting to her make him so upset. He knew Hebaron or Uslin did not have any ill tension with the Duke's daughter, but it was still upsetting that they touched her. He felt sick with the thought that he was jealous. Who did he think he was to feel any kind of jealousy? While he was debating with himself Maximillian turn to him

"N-nice to see y-you Sir Calipse"

Riftan world just stop. She talked to him! She remembers his name and she talked to him first! He was a gone man. She has already win him just by saying his name. His first thought was to hold her hand, but she was at the other side of the table. Riftan curse himself for no standing up faster and go next to the other two knights. However, he bowed his head.