Andre maintained a smile and replied with an imitation technique:
"Duchess Shani believes that displaying weakness in such matters would undermine my sister's royal authority, and therefore advocates a tough stance against Transylvania. She hopes to strengthen my sister's majesty by leveraging the Winter Wolf Army's victory over the Black Disaster, while using this firm stance to suppress the impact of the Klim Fortress incident.
I have tried to persuade her, but..."
"Hmm, I understand."
Murphy understood in his heart, he said:
"See, I told you, one day the conflict between your sister and Shani would erupt. Shani is too domineering, arranging national policies under the guise of what's best for your sister. I don't think a wise monarch would permit such a thing to happen.
Andre, you may soon have to make a decision."
Andre did not respond.
But the gloom and struggle in his eyes were unmistakable until Murphy reached that cliff top and stopped walking.
