Chapter 25: The Knight Commander (2)
Ellis finally returned the greeting.
He did it formally, with the etiquette of the royal family, but, without trying to appear arrogant, rather, with a sense of elegance.
For the first time, he felt thankful that he had listened to Silas's advice and learned a little about them, even if he had thought it a waste of time back then.
Because now, making a good impression on the man in front of him was just that important.
After all, he couldn't simply command him to teach him knight training.
Even if he was "just" a knight commander in a magic kingdom where knights weren't given the respect and status they truly deserved, he still held a higher position than an abandoned prince.
It didn't take long for the pleasantries to finally end, as the knight commander Galen seemed more like a man of action than of words.
He was certainly not the type who enjoyed unnecessary formalities.
And he was forward enough to ask bluntly, "So, what did His Royal Highness need this old man for, that you called me here?"
'Why do I feel like the tone of his speech suddenly changed?'
With that brief thought passing through his mind, Ellis looked into the eyes of the knight commander.