Chapter 85: Woof Woof Diplomacy: Hero’s Collar > Hero’s Staff
"Please raise your head, Protector of Rouen. Your efforts to protect the town were..."
The Queen glanced up at the objects forzen mid-air. "...dutifully noted."
"It is an honour to be praised by the Queen of Alakarans for my effort in relieving such a...disaster." Adil’s stern eyes peeked down at the collar around the ’doggie’, before facing the Queen’s violet gaze once more. "I only wish for the fairest and most generous blessings upon the destroyed Rouen."
"That you will, Lady Adil." Elsara didn’t miss the request for ’compensation’ implied, unfortunately, she had no plans to play along.
"I also expect a sufficient explanation behind the scenes in my office, Lady Adil. I’m sure the carefully stoic protector won’t remiss any details for mere trinklets." The Queen petted Alice who huffed and looked away. "But I’m open to more discussions, particularly regarding your plants that survived the harsh...winter by our puppy."
"...I understand. For my new form and the responsibilities regarding Rouen, I will fully report without any mistake." So there was room for negotiations, the protector of Rouen heaved a sighed in her frosted heart as she nodded with respect.
"And yet, I do think there will be circumstances that will...benefit from more knowings." The Queen’s sharp glint reflected upon Adil’s silvery eyes. "Would you care to tell us more now, about the Runes, Lady Adil?"
The Queen’s cuatiosuness knew no bound. The stern Adil gulped down her nervousness upon facing such an authority as she answered steadily. "I understand. Then, allow us to travel somewhere more quiet..."
"No, speak about it here." The Queen raised her head, her smiley gaze never leaving Adil, even as her violet eyes shaded upon the protector’s shadow.