C295 The Brother and Sister Meet Again

He understood the weight of the promise and the value of her ten years of youth, yet he found himself unable to choose. She was the Luphes' princess royal, and he, merely a lowly guard. Despite his efforts, he knew he could never be her equal.

Thus, when faced with the Luphes Emperor's probing question, he was at a loss for words, lacking the standing to even respond.

Yet, she was defiant