Chapter 179

Maxi and Rosetta returned to the great hall where the delegation was already making preparations to leave. Seeing their guests, who had traveled a great distance, being forced back on the road without proper rest made Maxi feel terrible.

Ignoring Riftan's insistence that she should not mind them, Maxi went out to the castle gate with the servants to see them off. She was upset at the princess for threatening Riftan, but that did not mean she could throw the royal delegation out so coldly.

"You don't have to look so apologetic," said Princess Agnes. "We were planning on leaving immediately anyway. We intend to stay a night in Earl Loverne's estate, then proceed to Croyso Castle. We should let the duke know that Riftan has withdrawn his declaration of war as soon as possible."

A faint smile tugged at the princess's lips as she gazed down at a clearly uncomfortable Maxi.