Chapter 1132: Lancefoot
Unlike the approach to Redspark, no welcoming parties came out to meet Leon’s group on their final approach to Lancefoot. From what he could see from the air, no one even seemed to notice his party’s approach, which with the examples of the occasional ship, ark, and other party that appeared to be making its way to the city, wasn’t unusual.
Still, as Leon led the way in to land close to what passed for a checkpoint into the city—there were no walls, but the checkpoint was a freestanding gatehouse that seemed more ceremonial than anything—he couldn’t help but feel some type of affront.
On the other hand, not being treated as particularly special was relieving, in its own way. Being able to freely conduct his business in peace was his ideal, even if all of his expectations as a King demanded more attention from the locals.
So, while he wasn’t going to make a big deal out of Lancefoot’s apparent indifference, he could hear the grumbling from others in his party about their treatment.
“You’d think someone would’ve come out to greet us by now…” Alix muttered, the loudest out of any of Leon’s party.
“The group that conquered Shatufan ought to be afforded more respect,” Felix agreed.
“Slow down there, kid,” Gaius responded in a more cautious tone. “Why don’t you tell me what and how you conquered? Because that was hardly a conquest worth bragging about.”
Felix frowned lightly, then shot a sly glance at Cosmo. “Well, there was this girl, a lioness if ever I saw one, and a model for Lion fashion, who Cosmo was trying to court. But after I laid on the charm, she wound up with me, instead…”
Leon’s lips twitched in amusement at the three responses that the statement elicited.