The nobles standing with King Edward soon dispersed as soon as Adrian arrived. They didn't seem to wish to stick around with him.
The news of what happened at the City of Silvana had long spread. Everyone heard about how Marquis Dean had died at the hands of Adrian, but had certainly heard it in different fonts.
The main news circulating was how Adrian had brutally taken Marquis Dean's head for disrespecting him. This was the most popular version that instilled fear in most people.
No one wanted their head taken by Adrian anytime soon, so they were keeping their distance.
"I contemplated honoring this invitation or not, but at the end of the day I decided to come because I wanted to see a friend," Adrian flashed a smile at Elvis. "A little friend whom I've handed over to your dear son to take care of."
Elvis knew he wasn't here to see him.
