"And I apologize for that, Lord Arderlard. You see, we were in the middle of a meeting, discussing how and when we should return the imperial princess to your empire," Artemis replied before asking curiously, "Have you contacted us to share more details about that?"
"Not exactly, Lord Artemis," Baron Arderlard shook his head before mentioning, "We've known each other for years and worked together to survive despite the tension between our two countries. So, as a friend, I want to give you three a chance at life."
"A chance at life?" Artemis and the other two border lords beside her frowned before she asked, "What do you mean by that, Lord Arderlard?"
"I'm asking the three of you to join our empire, Lord Artemis," Baron Arderlard firmly stated.