Lilinlea answered immediately. "My Lord, I took the pleasure of inviting them for dinner."
She gestured toward the empty space beside the table. "Please, come and take your place. We were waiting for your return."
Within the Demon Continent, the way a family addressed its head depended largely on the relationship established within that household.
The head of the family generally decided how the others were expected to refer to them. Among the Krygon family, even the wives addressed their husband as "My Lord."
Nathan did not look particularly accepting of the explanation as he walked farther into the room.
"I do not remember asking for this," he said bluntly. "I did not ask for them to be invited here."
The atmosphere became quiet.
Lilinlea's earlier composure began to falter. She looked slightly nervous as she answered, "I… I thought it would be good for us to get to know the strangers a little better."
