The royal ship came to an abrupt halt in the sky.
Emery had expected many things from this day, but this was certainly not one of them. The elderly fairy paid King Valder no attention whatsoever. She barely acknowledged the two Supremes standing beside him, treating them as little more than pieces of furniture before drifting straight toward Emery.
Her tiny eyes studied his face with surprising intensity.
"You are much younger than I expected... Where is the priestess? Is she not returning with you?"
Kayelin had briefed Emery on her people before the mission, and there was only one elderly fairy Supreme who fit the description.
He bowed respectfully. "You must be Elder Thistlewing... The Priestess is well. Unfortunately, she isn't coming with me."
"Hmph. I've told her specifically to always stay close to you."
Without waiting for his response, she turned toward Valder, her tone light and casual.
"I'll be taking him with me now. You don't mind, do you?"
