Lex paused, taken aback by the severity of Mary's reaction. Fortunately, he did not even need to ask as Mary promptly explained her reasoning.
"The box of chocolates comes from the Monarch of the Primals. He is, supposedly, the strongest Primal. Him sending you the box of chocolates is recognition of your capability and service to the universe, and is a tremendous honor. However, without actually accepting the corresponding ability, accepting that recognition is as good as death!
"You see, The Monarch of Primals has a daughter whose very title is Wrathful Elizabeth. Even I do not know what she did to earn such a title, but it is well almost all powerful organisations avoid her like the plague, and none dare to cross her. If you accept the chocolates, and become recognized by the Monarch, you automatically also enter a list of candidates to marry Elizabeth.
