"You have made your points, Asthenia," Lenora said after a long moment of silence.
She couldn't deny much either.
"And I understand all of them, believe me. To be honest, I agree that you would have made a better Queen in every conceivable domain compared to Diana. But what is done is done," she said, fixing Asthenia with a hard, serious stare. "If you truly love your Kingdom, you will contribute to its protection and growth, even if it is only as my brother's Second Queen."
Asthenia did not answer, merely holding her gaze, so Lenora continued.
"As you pointed out, Helios is in a vulnerable position right now. We may have a little time, but we must make the most of it. You will be heading to Luminar with my brother soon. I believe that journey will be an important opportunity for your growth, but after that, I fear matters will only grow more complicated. We need every capable person by our side," she said.
