Leia was glad the White Tiger King agreed and she returned to her seat after nodding. She peeked at Darryl from time to time, showing timidness and charm.

"That…" Darryl was speechless and he rejected the offer.

After saying one word, the White Tiger King went up to him and patted his shoulder. "Darryl, Your Excellency, it's been decided. Leia is virtuous and attentive. The warriors and I can rest easy knowing she is taking care of you."

Darryl had no choice but to agree and nodded. Meanwhile, Oliver, who was standing outside the castle, was furious.

'How did that happen? How could Leia volunteer to stay back and take care of Darryl. No. That can't happen,' he thought.

The banquet went on for another hour and finally ended. After everyone left the castle, the White Tiger King made a swift decision and gathered the demons to prepare for their journey while Leia brought Darryl to the cave in the northwest.

Before leaving for the cave, Leia returned to the stone chamber where Darry