why

 "You came back" Minya said broodily.

Severus chuckled. "Why? Aren't you happy?"

Severus was blatantly mocking the soldiers of Znye which was a serious insult.

"Lord, what are your orders?" Uze asked respectfully.

Severus observed everyone inside the room. He observed that the 12 knights present there were not big burly men but were of different shape and size. They looked ordinary. There was nothing strange about them except that they all were wearing gloves.

For god's sake, Znye was a hot country situated in the middle of the desert. Severus internally gave them a salute for wearing gloves despite the boiling temperature.

As he was observing, his eyes met with Rze eyes. He winked him the moment their stares collided. A tiny smile hung loose on his lips.

Rze was startled but soon composed himself.