Women Are Scary

"Regardless of your enemies, one must always be prepared for an ambush," warned Hazel with a frown. "If you are not careful enough, while you would remain unharmed, the same could not be said for your comrades."

"Where does the Tanera Kingdom stand on this subject?"

"Even as the princess of Tanera, I don't get to participate in important meetings. The sole reason that I reached this position is the legacy that you gave me."

"Erin Voldor did not attempt to ruin it for you?"

"Jin betrayed you for that reason," said Hazel, looking at the ground with shame. "Although I hate him for what he did, it was still the reason the seven families trusted me."

Arthur was silent for a bit, seeming to think of something. As Hazel tried to look into his eyes, she found him looking at the table before them. In the vase was a single blue ice lotus, which absorbed the coldness of the surrounding through its vase.