"I thought this was a meeting between kings. Not a king and his advisor."
These were Mark's first words to Ephraim once he was close enough to him, and Ephraim stood from his chair and extended a hand towards the seat opposite him. Even though Ephraim did not like the tone that the demon lord just used with him, Ephriam understood that he had to keep up appearances until he got what he was after.
"We have heard of your recent exploits against many of the angel outposts, and we decided it was best if I heard what it is you have to say before risking the life of our young king. After all, if your offer is as reasonable as you made it seem over the letter, then there will be no need for you two kings to meet. Things will be settled right here and now. Please, have a seat."