This time, it was Thales' turn to fall silent for a long time.
"Alright, you're not wrong," the prince said with a helpless sigh, full of emotion. "In this regard, I really don't have any grounds to persuade you."
Thales seemed to remember something and sighed again:
"Just like me. Whether I complete His Majesty's calculations perfectly or yield to you... No matter who wins or loses in Emerald City, I'm still in the same cage—and yet, I need this cage to survive."
Thales said absentmindedly:
"After all, as a person, it's very hard to distinguish what is a matter of personal choice and what is chosen for you... including what is chosen for you in advance, only so that you may have the right to make your own choices..."
Watching the prince like this, the Kalabian sisters exchanged a puzzled look.
"That's a bit convoluted," Qina frowned and said.
"But I can mostly understand it," Kasha narrowed her eyes.
Thales snapped back to reality, revealing a bitter smile.
