Chapter 21: Mother-in-law (2)
The door of the Arcain castle opened wide as the Valtors entered their central dining area.
Janet stood in front of her husband with practiced poise, Amelia standing by her side.
The temperature of the room, which was rather warm for Northerners, began plummeting as Alica locked eyes with the Ducal Family of the North.
"This is the first time we are meeting, Queen Alica Arcain," Janet bowed slowly, as did Amelia. "I am Janet Roderick Agres Valtor. It’s a pleasure to make your acquaintance."
Alica studied them like lambs laid for slaughter, then replied with a warm smile, though the temperature didn’t return to normal. "Yes, the pleasure is all yours, Duchess Agres Valtor."
Alica clasped her hands. "Oh, where are my manners? It would be discourteous of me not to serve my guests food, or should I call you my in-laws?"
Janet struggled not to frown, her face twitching from the forced expression. "No need, Your Majesty. Lowly nobles like us don’t expect much from a Queen of an entire race, even if they are a race of..."
She didn’t finish her sentence and simply smiled.
Alica nodded, seemingly unfazed. "Humans sure do have strange customs." She leaned her face on her palm. "Anyway, let’s return to the topic."
The Valtors sat at the table as Alica’s ice force intensified further, spreading across the room.
None of them could speak.
Not only was she the Queen of the Arcains, but she was also one of the ten high Elite ranks in the world.