Father Is A Very Just, And Righteous King

"No," the Dragon King said firmly. "I already said that I won't help him. I will not change my mind now."

"B-But Father, he really needs your help right now," Valerie insisted. "How can you be so heartless?"

"Valerie, why do you insist on speaking up for that boy?" the Dragon King asked. "Don't tell me that you like him?"

"Yes!" Valerie replied. "I like him, and I want him to stay here in Karshvar Draconis!"

"Not happening," the Dragon King replied and raised his hand. "Guards! Take the Princess back to the Inner Palace and make sure that she doesn't leave that place unless I give her my permission!"

Lady Faustina visualized this scene inside her head as she followed the determined Princess who was marching toward the Royal Palace.

Although Lady Faustina wasn't sure if this was the exact scene that would play out later, she knew to a certain extent that reality wouldn't be far from what she had imagined.