Orion glanced at Vorluk and Marina, paid them no further mind, and had Lysinthia go to the castle to make preparations.
A short while later, in the castle's drawing-room, Orion, Vorluk, and Marina sat around a banquet table.
In truth, apart from Orion, Vorluk and Marina had no intention of touching the food.
This scene made Marina blush deeply, her head lowered, at a complete loss.
As for Vorluk, the gloom on his face had not dissipated at all.
"Orion, I am very grateful that you are willing to return my little sister to our Tidefang Clan."
"However, I express my disdain and contempt for the ungentlemanly treatment my little sister suffered here at your hands."
"The Tidefang Clan will absolutely not ally with the Stoneheart Horde!"
This was Vorluk's stance, and very likely the stance of the Tidefang Clan.
Hearing this, Marina, beside them, her expression darkened.
Marina quietly raised her head, wanting to see what Orion's reaction would be.
