"Your Majesty, I'm sorry I failed to realize that Jessica White-Owl's approach to Kempins Bristle-Wolf was a suicidal scheme. Fortunately, the Witches didn't harm her, and she escaped with her life. She's recovering fairly well, and I'll make sure she stays in Night-Kirin City until next year."
The first thing Landen told Tyriana was about Jessica White-Owl—the girl who had helped sow discord among the three Bristle-Wolf men. Her mother was descended from the Red-Dragon Royal Family, and Jessica's name had also appeared on the list the Queen had given Landen.
Before the war, Landen had seen Jessica White-Owl's name on the list, but he'd only heard bits and pieces about her and hadn't paid much attention. It wasn't until a few days ago, when Count Bristle-Wolf and Jessica were both detained by Prince Duroson's Witches, that he connected her to the Queen's list.
"Mm, thank you. I know you've been very busy lately, yet you still found the time to protect these children." The Queen didn't blame Landen. Instead, she said, "That's how the Red-Dragon Family is. When they lose, they hold a grudge; when they win, they come back for revenge. I wanted you to protect them so their bloodline would survive."
"Thank you. Yesterday, I reported your idea to Her Majesty Vili, and she didn't object to Abilis's promotion." The most important reason Landen had come today was to discuss with Queen Tyriana in person what would happen after she returned to the Magic Web.
Strangely enough, while communicating between Magic Mirrors through the Magic Web was considered an extremely efficient and secure method within the various civilizations, the Fairy Queens—beings of the Magic Web—still trusted face-to-face conversations the most.
"That's wonderful. With you there, I'm sure Abilis will be promoted without a hitch." The Queen nodded,