Everyone thought it was impossible for Mary to accept Lian's proposal, because Lorne Jackson was the best chess piece in her hand—the stepping stone for her ambition to annex Blue Moon Territory.
And Grace, along with her unborn child, was the crucial bargaining chip used to control Lorne Jackson.
Once both the piece and the chip fell into her opponent's hands, Mary would lose this game.
She would no longer have a legitimate reason to lay claim to Blue Moon Territory.
But to everyone's surprise, Mary generously agreed.
"Alright."
Mary took the sword from Lian's hand and returned it to Yaxin Matic.
"Yaxin Matic, are you still willing to be my Chief Knight?"
"I swear to serve you until death. I will forever be your knight."
Having regained what he had lost, Yaxin Matic's emotions were on a roller coaster.
Lorne Jackson couldn't believe his ears. Mary had actually agreed to release him, and Grace too. 'Am I dreaming?'
His eyes were filled with confusion.
