"That is what is important for us at this moment. That were are doing things based on our own decisions. Not someone someone forcing us to do this or that," she answered honestly.
"Admittedly, the thousand-year time skip is still overwhelming to us. We can live just fine but we would inevitably be lost from time to time because it is completely different from how we had known the world. Nevertheless, we truly are grateful that we get to stay in this kingdom and not somewhere else, Your Majesty. Because it gave us what we needed the most. To make our own choices."
Even though it was true that they were forced to stay because of the punishment they never felt oppressed. They can even voice out their thoughts and desires and it didn't take long for them to come and like this place.
"And I would say that it is also one of the reasons why I am very much willing to fight alongside your people, Your Majesty."