Kallias waited for the attendant at the Royal Council Hall to announce his presence before he walked right in.

The ministers were already on their feet as usual and as he walked on, he saw someone rise slowly and he halted when he saw who it was.

Maxwell.

He was grinning at him and Kallias clenched his hands.

He continued walking until he came to the seat at the head and sat down.

And the rest also took their seats.

Kallias glanced at Maxwell, who was seated at the far end of his left side opposite Ventimus.

“Prince Maxwell, you surprise us with your presence.”

Maxwell gave him a grin....