After a moment of silence, Shuichi finally let out a breath, smiling faintly. "That's more than fair."
Azzy also smiled, "Thank you for the understanding. Instead of arranging a meeting, you can send your descendant to the same school as Orion. That way, they can get to know each other outside of our influence."
They drank their tea in quiet agreement. After finishing off the tea, Shuichi left with a better mood.
Next came the Elven King.
King Neymeryn swept in like moonlight, tall, graceful, and carrying the quiet intensity of someone who didn't waste time.
"You know why I'm here," he said.
Azzy nodded. "Same answer as the one I gave you in the meeting."
"This merge... it'll be more complicated now. She took the oath of not to marry anyone but you. And it will be akin to hell to her, to keep seeing you every day, but…" Neymeryn muttered.
