Next to her, Naptunie had her eyes on her brother and uncle, looking about to cry.
"Sab... Uncle..."
"Nana, I'm entrusting you with the Princesses," said Sabael, ignoring Tessandra's furious eyes. "You stick to them and the King and help the best you can, alright? I know you'll be the best to assist them. Make sure the Princesses and his Majesty are safe, it's the most important thing right now."
"Sabael!" Shouted Tessandra, still furious. "You can't do that! You guys barely have any chance of making it!"
Sabael chuckled, and turned to her with a smug expression.
"I already know that. And I may not be as good as you," he said. "But you still shouldn't underestimate me. I'm still a Royal Guard. Protecting the King is my duty, and I'll die doing so if I must."
He stepped closer t
