"I agree with your proposal, Patriarch Blue Swan," Sophie said, her voice as calm as an serene lake. Her eyes, devoid of any emotion, met his gaze steadily.
The relief that washed over Patriarch Blue Swan was unmistakable, and a faint smile appearing at the corners his lips. While he had been confident that the Peace-Loving family would accept his alliance offer given their precarious position, there was always a sliver of doubt filling his mind.
In a world where alliances were fragile and betrayal a constant thing, his decisive move to ally with another declining power was a calculated risk.
The Peace-Loving family, once a formidable force, had been crippled by the mysterious disappearance of their only Legendary Knight. Their despair made them the perfect ally for his Blue Swan family, which also faced the grim prospect of fading relevance.
