Polly, standing behind him, watched Delaisi rise and walk toward Colin.
But her lingering anger had not subsided, and she rudely erased the words on the ground with the thick branch in her hands.
Delaisi was still protecting Eliel; it seemed he couldn't forget the woman who had given birth to her—Queen Daisy.
Thinking of this fanned the flames of her rage even further.
Daisy...
Daisy!
Even though she had been Queen for six years, whenever people mentioned the Queen, those in the Palace still thought of Daisy first!
In what ways was she inferior to her?!
Meanwhile.
"Your Majesty, what's wrong?" Colin looked up and asked.
Delaisi hesitated, a bit embarrassed, and then said:
"Sir Colin, I mean, if it's possible, could you help us reclaim the Holy Flame Kingdom?"
"Of course, I'm not demanding, but merely requesting."
"If this task is a mere trifle for you, and you are willing…" The Holy Flame Royal Family would remember your kindness.
"If you are unwilling, that's also fine; the Holy Flame Royal Family will still remember today's kindness."
After finishing, Delaisi anxiously watched Colin.
Though he had secretly left behind a badge, whether he could take part in a School once he reached Merredith City was still an unknown.
If, as Polly had said, he could persuade Colin to help them reclaim the Holy Flame Kingdom…that would obviously be a more secure method.
In fact, had the Holy Flame Kingdom not fallen, he would not have thought of making a desperate trip to Merredith City.
"I see." A flicker of realization crossed Colin's face as he shook his head at Delaisi:
"I am sorry, Your Majesty Delaisi, but I cannot comply."
"Alright... okay." Delaisi nodded, the glimmer of hope in his eyes fading instantly.
'Apparently, Delaisi is probably unaware of the restrictions the Supreme Council places on wizards.'
Colin paused for a moment, his tone gentle as he began to explain.
Delaisi was, after all, Erica's father, and out of respect for old friendship, he was willing to take extra time to explain.
"Your Majesty Delaisi, it's not that I don't want to help. It's because the Wizard Alliance has a regulation that wizards must not interfere in the wars of mortal Kingdoms."
As for how restrictive it was exactly, he wasn't clear, so he kept his explanation brief.
"I see." Delaisi nodded, feeling inexplicably relieved.
Though he hadn't received the answer he most hoped for, at least the wizard in front of him seemed approachable... which gave him a sense of security.
"It was presumptuous of me." Delaisi apologized again, "Then I won't bother you any longer."
It seemed… relying on Colin to help them reclaim the Holy Flame Kingdom was unfeasible.
Delaisi worried.
He also wondered if they could successfully join the Wizard School in Merredith City with the badge…
He very much wanted to just take out the badge and ask Colin.
But he didn't dare…
As for the truthfulness of what Colin said… he did not doubt it.
After all, Colin, being a distinguished wizard, wouldn't need to go out of his way to make excuses if he didn't want to help them.
Delaisi sat down next to Polly.
"Your Majesty, did the wizard agree?"
As soon as he sat down, Polly, curbing her anger, hastily wrote on the ground.
Delaisi did not write back, only shook his head toward her.
A shaking head… the wizard did not agree?!
Seeing her hopes dashed, Polly's face darkened significantly.
Unlike Delaisi, who had hopes of a wizard appearing within the Holy Flame Royal Family, thereby rebuilding the Holy Flame Kingdom—or perhaps even rising to become the Holy Flame Wizard Family without rebuilding…
She knew these were futures far down the line.
She only knew that once they reached Merredith City, she would no longer be the distinguished Queen of the Holy Flame Kingdom…
But merely a common mortal.
And by then… the past luxuries, power, and glory would all become irrelevant to her.
Delaisi, observing Polly's distressing expression, thought for a moment and then picked up a branch to write in explanation:
"Sir Colin is not unwilling to help us, but the Supreme Council of the Wizard Alliance has a rule—wizards may not step in the wars of mortal kingdoms."
Polly looked at Delaisi's writing and scoffed coldly in her heart.
In her view, how could there be such a foolish rule among wizards!
It was like saying humans should not cut down trees or hunt wild animals… What benefit was that to wizards?
This was clearly an excuse Colin made up because he didn't want to help them!
"Your Majesty, are you just going to give up?"
"He's obviously stalling you. How could there be such a foolish rule!"
Polly wrote quickly on the ground.
Delaisi frowned.
He had long known Polly's character… after all, before coming to the Palace, she had been the pampered daughter of the Kingdom's most powerful Duke.
After arriving at the Palace, her status had been raised even higher, and no one dared to disrespect her.
He sighed almost imperceptibly in his heart.
The environment she had grown up in made Polly… too naive and arrogant, always feeling that everything should suit her wishes.
But even if Colin was making excuses, what could they do?
Even if he was stalling, they should still be grateful that Colin was willing to make the effort to find an excuse, maintaining the most basic dignity between them, rather than rejecting them bluntly.
As for helping them.
He too hoped Colin could help them… but how could he demand that?