516 Churstin Conference Commences (2/2)
Almost an hour later, Moranti finally looked up to the sky and rolled his eyes, as did Eedaj.
A few seconds later, a giant pillar of light fell upon the amphitheater. The entire audience basked in its light while embracing its unconditional warmth wholeheartedly.
”Sorry I'm late…” Halmut's voice echoed as the clouds parted further to reveal his unfathomably large draconic form.
The king of Churstin wanted to graciously accept Halmut's tardiness but Mornati shouted, ”Hurry down you show off! If this was about who's ego is the largest, I wouldn't have dared to show up!”
Halmut didn't respond to the God of Space, ignoring the comment while assuming his human form and descending to greet the mortal king wearing an awkward expression. ”Thank you for inviting me and considering our protection over what they have to offer. I'll be representing all of my fellow legendary gods today.”
”What? They won't fit in the amphitheater next to your big head?”
Turning to Moranti, Halmut shook his head and smiled. ”Though I'm late, at least I'm not wasting my breath spewing nonsense. Will you let us begin this discussion or are you more childish than I assumed?”
”Don't doubt my childishness! If a man can't laugh at himself then he's not a man at all. He's just a big-headed egomaniac on the verge of self-destruction,” Mornati added with a smile. ”But I don't have to tell you that. You're the prime example, after all.”
”P-please, let's get down to business!” the king spoke up, not wanting either side to break out in a fight. ”Allow me to properly introduce myself. I'm Brobit Kramul and I have the privilege of being the current king of Churstin. It's an absolute pleasure to meet with you all here today. First, please allow me to apologize to the Leisure Guild for inviting another party into our discussion. I--”
”If I were in your shoes then I would've done the same thing. It only proves that you want what's best for your kingdom and are looking into both viable options clearly,” Vixus stated, wearing a warm smile. ”That's an ideology that I can appreciate, so know that we hold no grudge over the matter.”
”Thank you, Master Vixus!” King Brobit bowed his head, grateful to know that. ”Second, allow me to apologize to you, Halmut. How do you wish that I address your excellency?”
”That greeting will do fine,” Halmut smiled as well, waving the king's discomfort away.
”Just call me Moranti! This is Eedaj and that's Choron. No need for honorifics with us. Got it, Brobit?”
”Y-yes, your-- Yes, Moranti.” The king was humbled to be on a first-name basis with deities, especially one of Moranti's caliber.