Indeed, Matilda said she deeply loves Malin, but she cannot betray her duty as a Paladin. If she cannot aid the innocent, then the Paladin is bound to fall.
"Foolish girl, I don't stand with the people, I stand with the innocent." In Malin's eyes, there is no difference between the people and the nobility; both are just terrifying bipedal apes struggling to survive in this cold world, and Malin would only choose to help the innocent.
"Mr. Malin is speaking strangely again, but do your best, Matilda is waiting for your triumphant news." The Fox Girl released her hand, and Malin turned around, patting the girl's little head twice, and then shook his hand as Salis flew in from outside the window, landing on Malin's shoulder.
"I'm leaving." Malin looked at Nova standing by the side.
"After today, Malin, you might become an enemy of the nobility. My subjects will be eager to jump out and force me to divorce you." Nova said with a smile.
