394 Chapter 155

"I'm afraid that is beyond the scope of my authority, Lady Calypse," Sir Derek replied stiffly. "His Grace has only charged me with Midna's recapture. I do not have the power to command the other vassals any which way."

It was a rejection, albeit veiled in polite wording. But Maxi knew even lesser lords had a certain level of freedom in managing their estates. They would sometimes make decisions that went against their liege's wishes, but as long as they did not cross any lines, minor insubordination was usually tolerated. After all, it was preferable to outright treachery.

Maxi soon realized that arguing this point was unlikely to sway Sir Derek. The knight saw no compelling reason to risk defying his lord.