“What are you doing?!” Aron was aghast. “What is the meaning of this?” “I told you. We should have an honest conversation with the knight,” Ketal replied casually.0

“You want to talk to a monster like that?” Aron shouted.0

“What’s the problem? Haven’t you already spoken plenty with them back at the palace? A little more won’t hurt,” Ketal said, shrugging. “These beings aren’t contagious like a virus. Being near them shouldn’t pose any issue.”2

“That’s not what I’m saying! You’re suggesting we talk to a monster! Have you lost your mind?”0

“Sir Aron? What are you talking about?” the knight exclaimed, his face a mix of shock and confusion.0

Ignoring the knight, Ketal continued, “Regardless, this is something you need to do.”0

“Do you truly believe talking to a monster is necessary?” “You’re heading to the Denian Kingdom to meet the king and seek his cooperation, aren’t you? Aren’t you trying to ask him to save you and your kingdom?”1

“That’s correct,” Aron admitted.0

“That means the Denian Kingdom may have to oppose the Lutain Kingdom. Is there a compelling reason for them to take on such a risk?”0

“The Denian Kingdom has a close relationship with our kingdom. The princess even met their king during her childhood,” Aron argued...0