That was how thorough their plan was. It even reached the innermost circle that the king trusted. No wonder the Kingdom of Ellesmere fell into ruins. Simon could only offer words of consolation; however, he couldn't show any empathy.
"Princess…"
"I'm alright"
After regaining her composure, she gestured towards Alvara that she was fine before placing her gaze towards Simon.
"Master Simon…" This was the very same words of address she used when meeting Simon for the very first time. However, the meaning behind these very same words has changed completely now.
"You told me that you would help me take the kingdom back. However, can I ask you why you are doing so? What motive do you have behind helping us? What do you want in exchange? Surely you don't want me to believe that you are doing all this out of the goodness of your heart right?".
