After confirming the truth from a variety of sources, the Empress acknowledged that James had indeed saved Sangria’s remaining soldiers and temporarily averted their crisis by preventing Korinth’s attack on their country.

It was common courtesy in Sangria to repay the kindness shown to them.

Since James had saved their country, they wanted to show their gratitude.

However, the Empress did not want James to remain in Sangria for an extended period of time because she was afraid he would find h