Chapter 78

Riftan's hesitation was uncharacteristic. He let out a sigh.

"Guests will be arriving in a few weeks. There will be twenty to thirty people. I'd like to have the best rooms ready for them, as well as a small welcome feast."

Maxi's eyes widened. She had been expecting guests in spring. The news of them arriving so soon caught her off guard.

"May I ask… who… we are expecting?"

"Most likely an inspectorate sent by the king. He also sends the royal knights…" Riftan trailed off, throwing Maxi a furtive glance. His sensual lips briefly twisted as though he was troubled by what he was about to say, but all emotion faded as he added casually, "and Princess Agnes."

Maxi's breath hitched. She stared dumbly at Riftan. The princess he had once been connected to in marriage talks was coming to Calypse Castle. Maxi did not know how she was supposed to react to such news.