The United World Military had sent an entire Company of Witches to the continent, all armed with curses and mundane weapons. They had no fewer than four of the Rank Five witches with them, and the Witch Magic barrier that they had put up was one that he was completely certain that he wouldn't get through in time to fly overhead.
Oh boy đ
Well, we saw that ine coming for a while now.
"Yes, and No," Maximilian replied. "After having a serious talk with your stepfather and Iris, the three of us came to a decision. Lux, would you consider making Cai your Fiance?"
Abandoning ones feelings does not make one stronger - being overwhelmed and controlled is no good and harmful obviously. But basically these things are helpful. Cutting them away is no improvement.
Ouch! I understand why Vaan did not kill the Emperor outright. It helps his woman and gives her more handles on her people.
Still, this will hurt alot - probably more than if he was wounded himself. đ