Weima's response was sharp, her eyes flashing with anger. "Hmph, that old dragon has neglected my mother for years after her capture by the Osa Empire. He doesn't deserve to be her husband, not to mention he's distracted by his harem of countless beauties, red dragons, colorful dragons, crystal dragons, and silver dragons. He's surely forgotten about us."
Phelps countered gently, "Ah, Weima, perhaps you've misunderstood your father. Despite his... extensive harem, your mother holds a special place in his heart. He didn't send his troops to rescue her directly because the Osa Empire doesn't yet know who she is. Revealing that would only tighten their security, making a rescue almost impossible."
He continued, serious and focused, "He also mentioned that before we make any move, we must inform him. He plans to engage the Osa Empire's forces at the border, triggering a full-scale conflict that would distract them, easing our mission to save your mother."
