Alexander had to show respect to this grandmother, even though he wasn't familiar with her and had only interacted a few times. This Nine Swords Master had always been around.
When his father was ruling the Kingdom, she was in the palace, but she never intervened in the affairs of the Kingdom or family, thus her presence was minimal.
Yet now, she had stepped from the shadows to the forefront, finally intending to involve herself with the family and interfere in the Kingdom; after all, the impact of this matter was too significant.
"Alexander, this is our first formal meeting. I originally thought you were an excellent child, and the Augustus family, along with the country founded by Tidel, would develop well under your leadership and governance. But I didn't expect you to be so indecisive in character."
