"What, what are you talking about, SABER!"
Hearing this, Louise widened her eyes in surprise and looked toward Red Ponytail.
"How could you say something like that?!"
"Of course I could. Although I came in response to your summons, I am still a divine messenger. If mortals wish to pray to gods and receive their aid, they must naturally pay something in return. Besides, the current situation is not particularly dangerous, so I have no intention of playing philanthropist."
"Not dangerous? The enemy is practically at the gates of our royal capital! How is that not dangerous?"
"Of course it isn't."
Red Ponytail glanced at Louise.
"This danger only concerns the upper echelons and ruling class of your nations. Perhaps after Tristain falls, you will be captured or executed, but that is normal. I will protect your safety, but this country is not among my concerns, because wars and annexations between nations are normal occurrences. Only if they intend to slaughter every single citizen of Tristain without leaving anyone alive would it count as a humanitarian crisis, and only then would I act without charge. But now..."
As she spoke, Red Ponytail pointed at Henrietta.
"She merely wishes to preserve her family's rule over this country and protect its upper class. Since that is her wish, she must pay the price."
"How could you say that? Princess is doing this to protect this country's citizens!"
"Well said, but I am not from this country."
Red Ponytail shrugged and looked at Henrietta again.
"So, what is your decision?"
"Princess..."
Unable to persuade Red Ponytail, Louise looked pleadingly at Henrietta. Facing Louise's words, Henrietta smiled and spread her arms.
"Do you see this wedding dress, Louise?"
"Yes..."
"You know why I put on this wedding dress, don't you?"
"To marry the King