Duke Alaric hurried toward the gate, where he finally saw Ethan and Gu Cheng standing together. The moment he approached them, he put on a warm smile and bowed slightly, greeting them with great enthusiasm.
"Lord Ethan! I sincerely apologize for keeping you waiting. I didn't know you had arrived, and I hope you won't take offense at the way you were treated."
He then turned toward Gu Cheng and greeted him with equal respect, not daring to neglect the person standing beside Ethan.
Ethan watched Duke Alaric's humble behavior, and the corner of his mouth twitched slightly. He coughed into his hand, feeling a little awkward at how excessively polite the Duke was being.
After all, he hadn't come here to cause trouble.
However, Duke Alaric had his own reasons for acting this way.
