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“Nothing that involves you or Florante.” I told him that shut him up quickly.

This time, I didn’t wait for Leandro to act on my request to withdraw the troops away from Magindara. And so, I yanked my head to their direction and yelled, “All of you! Lower your weapons and withdraw from her at once!”

“You can’t do that, Miss Emalia.” Leandro tried to protest.

“And why can’t I?” I retort back.

“Because I am the one leading them, Miss Emalia.”

“Very well.” I said with full pride facing the troops, I then added, “As your master’s bride, I also hold the highest command alongside your master. Deny me of this and you shall be severely punished by your master.”

And it was like a fearing statement, all the troops begin to withdraw from Magindara and not even Leandro was able to stop that.

Magindara still hasn’t remove her barrier but I saw on her face that she is convinced that I did this so that we’re somewhat even for keeping me alive. I nod at her as I make my exit from the cave.

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