"Hehe, what a bunch of people who simply don't understand the meaning of a lesson."
Castle of Snow and Ice, grand hall, atop the Throne of Jade.
The queen let out a somewhat helpless laugh and gently shook her head.
"Even though I have already decided to love you all, you still do not know when to stop."
"How tragic. Why are there always children like this in the world, who do not know what it means to give up?"
"Is this really alright? Those people are causing havoc as they please right now."
"They are causing havoc—in Your Lostbelt."
Below the Throne of Jade, within the castle's grand hall, Koyanskaya, dressed in warm clothing, raised her head and spoke to Scathach-Skadi.
"Even the emissaries you cherish so dearly are nearly being shot down to the last one."
"Do you not intend to punish them?"
"Hey, Koyanskaya. Fundamentally speaking, we cannot interfere with the position or decisions of a Lostbelt King."
Ruslan stood beside Koyanskaya with his back to the queen, smoking as he spoke coldly.
"What is there that I cannot do? As a fellow woman, I merely offered Her Majesty a small suggestion."
"Besides, if you want to pursue that matter, I should not be the first person you question."
Koyanskaya sneered as well, shooting a glance at Ruslan, who wore a military cape.
"That priest, and that—guy over in India, they are having far more fun than we are."
"I truly do not know how I offended you. Why exactly do you insist on following me around?"
Her expression could not have been more displeased.
"Since I cannot keep an eye on them when I am not by their side, I am merely giving you a little reminder."
Ruslan stubbed out his cigarette, casually tossed it to