The maiden felt the powerful man beside her stand up like a furious lion, but Klaus put his hand on his father's arm, asking him to calm down. It was the First Prince who spoke, in a dry tone,
"Lady Cordelia has been indisposed since she arrived, even missing the parade in her honor. Don't dare talk about the health of Alexander and his wife, as it doesn't concern or affect you. But your daughter's health should be a concern for you, as it is for me since I want a lot of children."
Cordelia's father turned crimson but kept his chin up. Klaus continued, without allowing him a chance to speak, but this time in a compromising tone,
"It's indeed a fact that I must travel, but I will be back soon. It's a matter of the kingdom that cannot wait."
Cordelia was the one who courageously spoke, despite being the color of a cooked crustacean when calling attention to herself,
