"That's a very big problem..." Linlin said as she leaned against the wall, almost as if she were contemplating something.
"We need to strike them first," Qiqi announced as a smirk formed on her face. "Just think... in the end, they're going to attack us anyway, so why don't we do it first?"
"An attack and retaliation are different," Rael chimed in. "We are peaceful people, so how would it look if Celestara puts away their morality and blindly attacks a kingdom?"
"But what's the difference?" Qiqi pouted. "We're going to kill them after they attack anyway, so why—"
"Qiqi, just shut up for a moment," Linlin said coldly as she turned to Rael. "Is there no way to make this blow over?"
"Not unless I offer my life and Celestara's freedom, no," Rael replied.
Nonetheless, he decided to answer Qiqi's question while he was at it.
