That is true, but I will likely need protection soon. There is no telling what Garlemald will do now that its Emperor is dead, and the Ascians are backed into a corner, which is likely to make them more aggressive.

[Did he know about the Ascians? She isn’t sure. It’s not so much that she doesn’t regret sparing his life, it’s that she isn’t aware she did. After saving her, killing him was the last thing on her mind.]

I’m sure I spoke to you about it at length, then. What did I say to you?

[Please tell her she didn’t mention the fairy king.]