437. Sylvester Maximilian & Sir Adrik Dolorem

"Your Majesty?" 

King Highland turned to Sylvester and leaped forward, embracing the bard in a hearty tight hug. "Welcome to the Highland Kingdom, Young Bard! When I heard you had taken a detour, I came to collect you myself! My Queen consort has ordered the finest accommodations and cuisine to be prepared in your honor!"

"..."

Sylvester was not too shocked by the way the King acted. The cheerful and energetic aura was the trademark of probably the happiest king in the realm. After all, why should he not be happy when he and his wife were both Grand Wizards? That meant they were powerful enough to solve all their own problems and did not have to rely on so-called elders.

Thud!