Elandir swiftly made his way to Prince Drake after the mermaids facilitated a faster journey back to Qiryn.
"Are you certain you wish to approach her instead of Mistress Valeria?" he inquired, addressing the prince, who stood by Arla after the mage had been moved to one of the ship's quarters.
"Do I really have a choice? I can't bear the thought of Arla dying," replied Prince Drake.
"True, but she might become furious; after all, she strictly instructed us not to reveal her identity yet," Elandir pointed out.
"I am aware of that. However, she owes me this, and it's time for me to come clean with everyone. Whether she gets upset over Arla or not, she would be angry with me regardless," Drake explained to Elandir, who offered a reassuring pat on his back before departing.
