Adolphus was seated on the chair, third to the left of the chief chair, on which his father, King Xavier, was seated. The Queen, Lucia, was seated on the left side of King Xavier.

Adolphus' uncles, the two brothers of King Xavier, were on his right side while their wives were seated on the left beside his mother. His cousins: Radulf, Sebastian, and Edon were on his left.

"What is this human doing here, Butler Anthony?" Lucia asked, as she glanced at Iris, who had the bowl in her hand. She was ready to serve the Crown Prince after the other servants would serve the King and Queen.

"I have...