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"This doesn't change the fact this is wrong!" Nieve angrily said. "Give it back!"
"Nieve, that's enough." I said. "It is not like you to act this way, the Queen would also be angered if she saw you acting so unknightly."
"A-Ah…" Nieve gasped for air. "Right… I apologize…"
"However, it is not like I'll simply keep it forever." The King smiled. "If we can properly stop the Dragon Nest from expanding, and defeat Fafnir, then I'll give it back. Because after that, we'll be able to resume our mining and we'll be able to also make our economy continue to grow."
"I can also offer my protection." I said. "I don't think that would mean much for those that don't know me, but if they ever dare invade your kingdom, I'll crush them."
"L-Lady Planta…" The King and the Princess were both moved by my words.