Esther still didn't answer her. Sensing her hesitation, the Queen made a gesture that she understood the girl's dilemma... "Perhaps, are you reluctant because of your extraordinary abilities?"
The blond girl let out a faint smile, which told the Queen that she guessed right. "I believe you prefer to live alone because you wish to live a quiet life, and the fewer people you contact with, the lesser the chance your abilities will be exposed. However, my dear, after helping the Queen of Megaris, it will be impossible for you to go back to your hermit-like living. There will be many people curious about you. Even at this point, I believe it is not only my son trying to find out about your background. So, since it is impossible for you to keep yourself hidden, isn't it better for you to be by my side, where they cannot touch you?
