As Marquis of Death's words fell, the atmosphere almost froze for a moment.
Perseis broke the deadlock:
"I actually want to warn the Red Queen, but I also know that I should not put you, Hela, in danger because of it..."
Ada said:
"No, actually, we have irreconcilable conflicts with the Red Joker too. Her presence has broken the longstanding rules of Lower Walton. You have to know that this is not just any rational place.
"This is the habitat of powerful non-human races, their last home. Once upon a time, the underground kings held power and prestige enough to shake human society. They gave up their precious powers and territories, retreated here, all for a single promise.
"A promise of peace."
Hela murmured:
"Peace."
Ada nodded:
"They could have fought against humans – the Half-Beastfolk, the Undead, the Pacca People, the Werewolves, the Forest Elves, and the Doll Race, but they gave up the chance for war because of the existence of this place.
