Yuri’s concerns were unknown to Reiger.
But he could naturally tell that this audience with the royals was going to be on an unprecedented scale.
He did not recognize Flon Bolei, but upon seeing the Sword Saint medal on his chest, which he himself also possessed, he knew the man’s identity.
He did not recognize those ten Knight Captains and their deputies, but spotting the True Knight Medals on their chests and their distinct non-standard armaments, he knew they were no ordinary individuals.
As for Felas Yakermis, Reiger actually did recognize him.
As the former host was also a student of the Splirer Academy, how could Reiger possibly not recognize Felas Yakermis?
Although he was not like Yuri, receiving personal guidance from him, as a genius with the qualification to become a Tactical Level Magician, the former host was also highly regarded by the Splirer Academy and had the fortune to attend Felas Yakermis’s academic church held once a year, taking lessons from this godfather figure of the magical community.
Even if he had not attended the dean’s classes, the former host had seen Felas Yakermis on occasions like the opening ceremonies, as he was always sure to give a speech, and always the showstopper.
Therefore, while Reiger did not recognize the others, he immediately recognized this one.
But it was precisely because he recognized him that Reiger started to think along the same lines as Yuri.
Reiger looked intently at Hemulinp, who sat upon the throne.
Hemulinp was likewise watching Reiger.
He appeared as amiable and calm as he did during their first audience, looking at an outstanding talent as if nothing had happened, his face full of praise and warmth.
Just by looking at his demeanor, perhaps no one would believe that this man had arranged such a grand scene because of the audience Reiger had requested?
"It has been a long time, Sir Brilliant," Hemulinp took the initiative to greet Reiger.
"Your Majesty," Yuri was the first to react, pushing down the various thoughts in her heart, bowing to Hemulinp.
"Your Majesty," Reiger said calmly without a bow.
This time, no one felt there was a problem with Reiger’s attitude.
Because unlike last time, Reiger was no longer just a somewhat famous genius attending an audience with a marquis from the Franzel family; he was a widely celebrated Sword Saint.
Having received the Sword Saint medal, Reiger had the right not to kneel or bow before any king of any country.
So, seeing Reiger speaking calmly to Hemulinp, the people around did not find anything inappropriate about it.
But soon, this feeling would vanish from the hearts of everyone present.
"You’ve really given me a great surprise, Sir Brilliant," Hemulinp spoke warmly and cheerfully to Reiger.
"Marquis Meipros has already informed me about your achievements via a letter."
"I never imagined, Sir Brilliant, that someone as young as you could even defeat Marquis Meipros."
"Indeed, I wasn’t wrong; you are a super-genius with boundless prospects, destined to become famous throughout the entire Akasha continent."
Upon hearing these words, many in the audience shifted their gazes slightly.
Some of them already knew what had happened in the Meipros Domain, while others did not.
But regardless of their awareness, learning that Reiger had defeated Revin, defeated the Border Guardian Sword Saint who guarded the kingdom’s frontier and made the mighty armies of the Leiblu Kingdom dare not step forward unchecked, they were all profoundly shocked.
Especially when they saw Reiger’s excessively young face and remembered he was only 17, their shock deepened.
Border Guardian Sword Saint Revin Meipros was a veteran Sword Saint who could be ranked among the top three within the kingdom.
That such a seasoned Sword Saint was defeated by such a young, newly minted Sword Saint?
If this hadn’t been already becoming a sensational issue beyond their questioning, those present would definitely not have believed such an event could happen.
"No wonder His Majesty asked us to be here for this audience," many thought.
They believed that Hemulinp had gathered so many important figures for this audience because Reiger had defeated Revin, a veteran Sword Saint.
A Sword Saint so young was already invaluable and worthy of high regard by all nations on the continent; now knowing that he was capable of defeating a veteran Sword Saint, it was only natural that his audience couldn’t be too modest.
While people were thinking this, they were startled by Reiger’s next words, which caused their expressions to change suddenly.
"Let’s not bother with pointless formalities,"
Reiger spoke these words with an unusually calm demeanor.
"If Your Majesty had gone to such lengths to arrange this kind of reception, surely it wouldn’t be just for a friendly chat, right?"
These words not only tore through the façade between Reiger and Hemulinp but also laid bare the forthcoming conflict and discord between them.
Yuri had not expected Reiger to be so direct and couldn’t help but let out a gasp.
A murmur rose among all those present, who looked at each other in astonishment.