“You can’t be serious! After what she did!” “I’m being dead serious! I want Libelle released.” Vanora shouted. Iden walked into the library and turned right around to walk out. “Father, is there something you need from me?” “No, I received a message that you were looking for me.” He looked at Brenton who was now smiling at him. “Yes, I need you to talk some sense into your daughter’s stubborn head. She wants Libelle to be released. In fact, she is demanding it.” “Hmm, yes, I saw the councillor on his way out. The poor man was looking very confused. Maybe we can come to some sort of agreement.” He lifted his eyebrows at Brenton. “Yes, if you want to make such demands, or give ultimate instructions like that… It means that you must be the reigning monarch over all the territories that

