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“Yes, they are my old friends. Which means I know them well enough to know that they can handle themselves. Besides, they aren’t expecting my involvement either. Your parents know well enough that the demons of the Darklands declared to take no part in your wars. This decree has existed for centuries and will not be changed for anything or anyone. Look, Princess Allegra, you may not understand the technicalities and burdens of the crown for you are not Queen yet but one day you will and when that time comes, I hope that you will understand why it has to be this way, no matter the consequences. This is your battle and I wish you nothing but the best.”
Though his words were cold and formal, the last part was true and sincere, so were his orange eyes that stared deep into the burning Am
