Her actions were sending him a warning. This was going to be the final chance he gave her.
"No matter what the General chooses to do, he will ultimately die. My Gideon does not need the General. In the end, his clan will collapse."
"..."
"Will I have to drag you back with me as a criminal? Or will you come with your own two feet with honor?"
"Your Highness."
"I must hear this from your own mouth. Call me 'Your Majesty'."
Although the Emperor was still alive, Cedric was commanding Adelina to call him 'Your Majesty'.
The recent collapse of her own family was still fresh in her memories, but Cedric was using it to strike fear into her heart.
In the past, she would have given in to the threat and run away.
"I gave you my answer long ago. You are the one who let go of my hand, Your Highness."
"The General! That man has also let go of your hand! I did my best and worked just as hard as he did."
