604 Dark Elves' Starlight Rose (2)

Hearing what Ellie said, Lawndale shook his head furiously. "Princess, you don't understand. The Lord of Ferde is more terrifying than you can imagine. You have no idea just how many people want him dead, and how many of those people have ended up dead."

He then let out a sigh, a little less optimistic about the princess' chances in the world. She's still so young and has so much to learn about the ways of the world. It would seem that she still requires training.

Eugene swept a glance at him silently. He had stood on the pinnacle of Firuman for 400 years. Compared to him, Lawndale was a lot less wise about the world itself. His mind was an open book to Eugene.

"You think I'm underestimating the Lord of Ferde?" asked Eugene softly, fighting off the urge to let out a bitter laugh.