“Although it is the truth, do keep it to yourself. We are already keen on letting this issue as an unfortunate event… yet I appreciate learning the real story. Father will be pleased for Zaarmideos is a good kingdom to be allied with. The time I took here will serve as a facade to tell the people their pure princess was beautifully recovered… I’ll take care of the little details.”
“… Will you take these two back too? They should be freed as a prize for their loyalty.”
“…”
“… They’ll be returned to their country. We need them to be on our side too.”
… As the discussion found an end… It was the time spent at the port the sole hazard of it all.
Never was there any menace of war breaking between the kingdoms, for Dorothea’s death even by her blood was desired and welcomed.