Andrew had established a relationship with Barbara for some time now.
They had weathered hardships together in the Wildfire Territory, faced life and death with the Shield of Flowing Fire, and over the past ten weeks, they met and talked daily.
Andrew knew this was actually a natural body language that Barbara showed when she felt extremely pressured inside.
She was probably feeling very anxious too—about whether she could really take on the heavy responsibility of fighting for the Commerce Association in the Royal Court negotiations.
Barbara wasn't the type to be timid before battle; on the contrary, she was very brave.
But after Humboldt killed her escort knight in the Wildfire Territory, an indelible mark was carved into Barbara's heart.
More than anyone else, she didn't want to disappoint those who trusted and relied on her.
Just like how the death of the Commerce Association's eldest daughter permanently changed Mrs. Yi Lian's personality.
