Chapter 1309

Everyone there, including Diane and Sheila, were jumping for joy. They were extremely happy. Severin was the only one with a frown. He did not seem the slightest bit excited.

Zeke could see that Severin reacted a little differently to the news. He frowned and asked, "Why don't you look too happy?"

Severin smiled awkwardly and explained, "I just find it a little odd. Why would the king invite just me when I'm of the same rank as the other thirty-five governors? It's not out-of-place for you and the other province governors to be invited, but I'm on a very different level compared to the two of you. My status isn't the same as yours, so you can't blame me for feeling a little puzzled when you told me that I was invited."

Zeke laughed. "Haha, is that what you're worried about? Well, you don't need to get yourself in a twist. You were the most recently-appointed county governor, so he's a little curious about you and wishes to meet you. He heard that you're an alchemist too, so you can