"Yes, Your Highness, without you, Sea Castle would cease to exist. We are full of gratitude towards you, please give us this chance," Nina spoke with grace and compliance, wearing a ceremonial dress brought from Sea Castle, without feeling cold even in the middle of winter.
Roman pointed out sharply, "You actually hope for me to awaken your dormant Deep Sea Bloodline, don't you?"
Nina and her companions were all taken aback; this was indeed the main motive, but they did not want this intention to be laid bare. It sounded like an accusation, an ominous sign, making them appear to be schemers with ill intentions.
"But I agreed," Roman changed his tone, "Is it only you?"
