章節 211: Three possible reasons why

"If so, what other options do you have to offer?"

Etaria's question was as desirable as it was inconvenient. For this was not yet the time for me to reveal my hand. 

"Your majesty, allow me a quick tangent before I answer your inquiry," I spoke while bowing my head a little. 

Now that I was within the princess' sight, I had to put an emphasis on my presence. This direct approach was my only or most likely shot at forcing my way into the discussion of two people who were far beyond being my equals. 

'For the time being, that is,' I thought, allowing a small hint of a smirk to pull the corners of my mouth up. 

"You see, princess, I'm more of a man of a business rather than a man of a sword. And it pains me to no end to see how this situation is on the bring from turning away from logic in favor to political fervor." 

I locked eyes with Etaria, trying to ignore the immense pressure emanating from her golden irises.