Cian was not happy with the situation but could do nothing at the moment, just like his father. The more excited those in the royal court became, the graver was his expression.
Arlan went to Cian and stood beside him. Amidst the cheerful voices filling the entire royal court, he assured Cian, "Your sister will be fine."
Cian didn't respond to Arlan's words and heard him say again, "I can assure you that for your sister, this one devil is far better than these humans around you. You should understand it by now."
Arlan's words somehow worked on Cian's muddled and chaotic brain as he turned his gaze towards Drayce, who had just put his blood-covered sword inside its scabbard. He could not help but remember the past few days, this young king's strange protective behavior towards his sister.
