His current strength was not qualified to be mentioned in the same breath as several of the Thirteen Knights.
Sticking together would just be a drag.
On the contrary, everyone would think he escaped with his "accomplices," making it safer to stay behind.
The two didn't need to exchange many words, and as they communicated, Leonard Churchill realized he had two additional items in his hand.
One was a package sealed with a curse, and the other was a card.
Trustworthy old friends indeed, Camilla understood exactly what he wanted.
He didn't know what was in the package, but the card was the Dark Gold quality "Catastrophe Golem."
As the chill dissipated, Leonard reached out and touched the space beside him, finding the cross vanished.
As for the other Spoils of War on Queen Catherine's body, he didn't covet them nor dare to touch them recklessly.