Volume 10: Thunderous Movements and Winds Rising, Chapter 12: Valuable Treasure

"Princess Katya, it seems we now have a common goal, which should make things much easier. I can understand your thoughts. Perhaps Lord Tez and Marshal Mathew placed great hope in you before your arrival, and His Majesty the King may also wish for you to bring back a satisfactory result. I, too, would like you to arrive with enthusiasm and leave satisfied, but I must remind you that the situation may not be as simple as you imagine,"

He paused, as if choosing his words carefully.