Mr. Paku left the mansion with disappointment while Riz looked at the retreating guest with a gloating expression.
The corners of the king's mouth curled ever so slightly. He didn't bother to hide his smug expression.
Mr. Paku's request- no, demand had been far too presumptuous. To actually ask a foreign king to do as he said, as if Ryntum were a subordinate nation? It really an insult.
Had this been a normal occasion, he would have directly ordered Mr. Paku to be arrested.
He may appear easygoing, often smiling, rarely raising his voice, but he did not tolerate being undermined, especially in his own palace.
Everything had its limits.
But considering the immense benefit the two countries will enjoy once Ryntum and Sidgean reach cooperation, he will let this offence slide.
Just this once.
....
The next day.
Riz called his foreign minister and conveyed the good news he received yesterday.
