Therius finally told Xion what happened. "My grandfather is only willing to let Emma go out of the palace after we get married."
"Uh, what? Why didn't you tell your grandfather that you both have agreed to 'get to know each other first' and then only get married in five years? You guys made that arrangement to buy time, right?" asked Xion. "Why can't he accept that? It's quite reasonable."
"The thing is ... my grandfather doesn't trust Emma," said Therius. "He is giving Emma two days to think. If Emma agrees, it will be taken as a sign of Thaesi's goodwill to make peace. I believe that right now, it is the only way for Emma to be able to meet her mother safely."
