The six mages were helpless. They had accepted the Grand Duke's provision. Although they were not followers, now that Grand Duke Pompeii had died, they still ought to avenge him. However, the enemy was Alchemy City. Saleen could not agree to them immediately taking any action.
The level 8 mage said, "we are ready to follow Your Majesty's instructions. But if you need us to fight, we only wish to battle against Alchemy City's mages. We are not going to help Your Majesty expand your territory."
