"I have one partner in this world, someone pure who needs no heavy makeup or strong perfume. Know this well: there is not even one chance in ten thousand that I would return your feelings. For ignoring my will and forcing me into captivity, I demand a proper apology. This is also a diplomatic issue with the Kingdom of Rosaria. Prepare yourself."
He turned his gaze away from the queen whose hope had shattered and whose face had gone pale and looked back at the chancellor who also looked sick with worry.
"But right now, we have no time to waste on such worthless matters. I will speak clearly. Stop the flow of magic power from the stone chamber to the altar in the inlet at once. This is not a request. It is a demand."
"That... That cannot be done! We are close to fulfilling the great wish of the Kingdom of Solmaria, a wish we have held for many years!"
Isolde's face changed with anger.
