Meet Him Again

XIV

The fastest way to get known is to do what Romans do.

"An invitation to the Sea Palace?"

The Rowoon Kingdom Conference was stunned and shaken when the Sea Emperor sent an invitation to the underwater palace via the frog servant who could communicate. The invitation was meant for at least 10 people from the entire kingdom. There was a light violet-colored pearl as well.

"The Emperor of Old awaits a favorable response." The talking frog servant bows briefly to respond to the world rankings. In all honesty, the frog servant could be regarded as a marquis of the land.

The frog servant turns towards Count Deruth.

"Are you Lord Henituse?" The frog spoke formally. He was speaking a bit informally towards the king of Rowoon but he talked to Deruth formally.

"Yes, I am," Deruth replied solemnly while bowing his head as well.

"This is an invitation solely for the Count's family. His Majesty is looking forward to meeting our Lord Cale once more. Please have a nice day." The frog bowed its head once more.

Everyone's attention was on Deruth.

"Your family? Special treatment than the king himself! Hah! What is so good about his family?! It is not even a ducal hou—ack!" the noble exclaimed in agony. The frog servant kicked the noble with his webbed feet. Everyone was silent.

Deruth remained silent as well.

"Please bear in mind that His Majesty is an ancient king. No one in this world has the right to question him or his decision. His chosen one bears the same importance as him, as well as the family of the One." The frog smiled icily. "An insult towards the family of the Chosen One is the same as an insult towards His Majesty—towards the entire sea."

Bone-chilling threat echoed in the hall.

"Unless you want to make enemies with the sea."

*silence*

Mr. Frog bowed respectfully before disappearing from view. The Rowoon Conference was silent, with envious glances directed at Deruth's residence. Having co-parents-in-law of the same standing does not imply royalty; however, higher than average royalty does.

"Ahem. Shall we talk about who to send to the Sea Palace then?" Zed Crossman interrupted the silence. Only 10 people are allowed to enter, it's good to have a relationship with an ancient being but it has the same risk as well. Zed planned on sending Deruth but it seems Deruth's family is already a VIP guest.

"It is impertinent of me but you need diplomatic personnel."

"Yes. Aside from the princes, you should bring a few of the nobles as well." Greedy eyes, and a desire to make contact loomed inside the hall.

"We can go with Deruth as well since he got the same invitation, he probably had the same number of people as well."

"No..." Deruth said, "Mine is exclusive for the County." He opened the letter written on a gold translucent parchment. It reads exclusively "for my One, Cale Henituse's family." along with the seal of the Sea Emperor.

A personal letter.

The greedy nobles all fell silent. Their hopes of witnessing something marvelous went astray. Only ten people, if the royal family comes in full force, there will only be four seats available.

"I, the Crown Prince and the Second Prince, along with our Aides shall attend." Zed Crossman declared, "The council can talk about who the other four delegations will attend."