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I wasn’t entirely convinced this was a good decision. The queen certainly hadn’t earned our assistance, but Ladon had made his choice. When she was reunited with her son, she fell to her knees before Ladon, pouring out apologies and gratitude as if there were no end to her sorrow and regret. She couldn’t restrain her emotions, and she didn’t care if it revealed her vulnerability. She was simply overjoyed to have him back and would gladly humble herself before the young prince in gratitude for his return.
Fortunately, our journey back was much smoother this time. No ships needed to be searched, no guards trailed us as we departed the castle, and there were no pirates that Carter had to intimidate. Catla even provided us with a ship, ensuring it would wait at the harbor for our ret
