"Absolutely not!"

Yvette shook her head as soon as his words rang through the air, the look on her face one of fierce determination.

Yvette hated war and battles with a vengeance, for the people who bore the most suffering from them were none other than innocent civilians. More importantly, Lord Kenny had been responsible for her father's death. How could she help him at all?

As if he had expected Yvette's rejection from the start, Skylar heaved a great sigh. He spoke in a patient tone. "I know you have bad blood with Lord Kenny, Lady Lane, but I hope you can put it behind you for the sake of our glory. I promise you I will be sure to sing your praises to the Honorable Archfiend once we take over the Nine Mainland.

"You'll be able to have whatever you want once you gain the Honorable Archfiend's favor. Just think—Archfiend Antigonus has never gotten along with the Carter family members and is sure to attack them when he strikes. But with our victory, he will not make a move on the