The Closing Banquet

She knew she couldn't contend with the Royal Family, let alone the Crystalforge Clan or the entire Prismerian Kingdom on his behalf. The circumstances at that time would determine whether they could take such a risk and provide him with protection.

Meanwhile, Orion couldn't help but feel a bit surprised. He was aware that the Quartzwraith Clan had a close relationship with the Royal Family, as Elysia had informed him. 

However, as he mulled it over, it began to make more sense. A powerful organization with some political influence would go to great lengths to gain an advantage over its counterparts. 

After all, politics often boiled down to gaining more power and maximizing profits at the right moment.

Nonetheless, Orion saw such a deal as somewhat futile. He was certain that any reasonable leader would hesitate to put their organization, let alone their family, at risk for someone they had only just met.