In truth, this hardly counted as a concession. Once Princess Aurora became Andrew's woman, she would certainly live forever—as long as his other women didn't beat her to death.
The problem was that Maleficent didn't know that. Tempted, she asked, "Immortality without any side effects? Oh, and she mustn't age, either. Princess Aurora must stay young forever."
"I guarantee there won't be any side effects. I can even make her stronger."
Soldier Boy said with absolute confidence, "Also, after we win, I'll allow the Forest Kingdom to double its territory. We can negotiate other benefits as well.
"But Maleficent, you must cooperate with me fully. You are not allowed to disobey my orders."
Maleficent glanced at Soldier Boy and said, "In the Forest Kingdom, the strong rule over the weak. If you can defeat me with my wings restored, this forest—and I—will obey your every command.
"If you can't, I'll decide whether to follow your orders depending on the circumstances."
"Agreed."
Soldier Boy accepted with a smile. Then Maleficent sensed that ownership of the wings had changed. They belonged to her again.
"As expected of the Savior. You certainly don't drag your feet. Rest assured, if you really can defeat me, I won't go back on my word."
Maleficent immediately reclaimed her wings and soared into the sky, wrapped within them. Then her wings swept open, and countless creatures throughout the forest cheered. Their Guardian Fairy had returned.
Feeling her long-lost magic again, Maleficent was ecstatic. Then she frowned in surprise. Why did her wings feel a little wrong? How could she put it? They seemed to carry someone else's presence, and it smelled rather unpleasant.
Was it because someone else used them? In that case, I'll have to find a way to gradually purge their presence.
Maleficent didn't dwell