“Our dear sister here,” Torquel began, drawing Kisar and Ansio’s attention to him.

“It seems you hold Theo Ragnar in unusually high regard.”

The atmosphere was delicate.

His words hinted at the possibility that Regé might have already formed an alliance with Theo.

But Regé, completely unfazed, crossed her arms and smirked openly.

“Well, like it or not, he did beat me once. Denying it would just make me look ridiculous, wouldn’t it? Honestly, I’d praise anyone like that. A kid like him is someone I’d gladly bring into my fold when I take the throne.”

“Of course. That does …