Travelers would not get involved in such chaos.
"Well, after all, they never truly intended to seek refuge with our El-Melloi faction." Once Reines understood the situation, she had no intention of pressing the matter further.
After saying that, Reines looked at the Silver Princess. "You never truly intended to ask the El-Melloi faction for help, so there is no way for us to protect you."
"My deepest apologies." The Silver Princess apologized to the three of them.
To show her sincerity, she even rose to her feet and bowed.
"We did indeed intend to make use of you before. After all, we knew nothing about the El-Melloi faction itself. But the circumstances are different now."
Reines knew that what the other woman said was correct.
The moment she had been exposed, she had already lost her bargaining chip.
After that, the initiative had shifted to Reines.
If she still wanted to escape, she would have to pay a greater price.
And besides...
Though it was only the magecraft of "Cinderella," Reines had indeed witnessed the overwhelming presence of the Gold Princess.
If the Silver Princess could join them, then perhaps... it would not be so bad?
Reines fell into hesitation.
What choice should she make to be right?
There was no correct answer to that question.
Accepting the other woman's request for shelter meant opposing Byron, and even the entire Baruereta faction.
Of course, if they revealed that the Gold Princess was already dead, they would not be condemned too severely. But in that case, they would undoubtedly offend Byron and the entire Izelma family beyond repair.
From that perspective... perhaps it really was better not to get involved?
Protecting oneself wisely.
That was the safest approach.
No wonder Irena had chosen this plan.
"...Then at the very least,