Chapter 164

Riftan glared at the princess, his anger boiling just below the surface. He turned to look at Maxi when she spoke.

Though Maxi was slightly relieved to discover that her husband found the princess's attention unpleasant, she maintained her blank expression.

"You said we had to pass through the Ignord Plains before it gets dark," she pointed out.

"You must mean the Gnoir Plains," the princess corrected primly, taking a sip of wine. "Is it not rude to call a place in Dristan the Wedonian way?"

"Forgive me, Your Highness," Maxi replied wryly before fixing her gaze back on Riftan. "Should you not order the men to break camp and prepare to depart if we are to cross the Gnoir Plains before sundown?"

"It is usually a commander's prerogative to decide when the army sets out," the princess replied sharply as if readying for a fight. "Though you are Sir Riftan's wife, do you not think you are overstepping a little?"

Losing her patience, Maxi glowered fiercely at the woman.