"The three city Lords who had initially decided to attend the negotiation meeting have all changed their minds... They're not coming," Jace said with a very grim expression.
Originally, only five people were left to attend, and now with three others changing their minds, only he and Maria were left to participate in the negotiations.
"How can they do this? This is too much, there's no sense of commitment at all!" Maria exclaimed, her face turning pale with anger.
"Prince Jace, should we also..." a hesitant assistant following behind them started to ask.
"We will not flee from the battlefield!" Jace sharply refused.
Maria's gaze held anger but also determination. With Alexander standing by her side, she felt no fear.
"Let's go in," Jace took a deep breath and led the way into the Dimensional Store.
