"I'm not going back!"
Isabella still sounded sulky, clearly still stewing over the fact that the battle ended in a draw.
As the Imperial Princess who had never lost a single fight since childhood, encountering even one tie—even just a tie—was a serious blow to her pride.
Unless some kind of redemption arc occurred, she might carry this grudge for the rest of her life.
"I didn't mean to pressure you to return to the palace," Ashu clarified. "Since Your Highness has decided to stay, then I must ask for your continued support in tomorrow's assault."
At the mention of someone backing her to fight again, Isabella's eyes instantly lit up like stars in the night sky.
Her gloomy expression turned animated at once.
"Really?! You're really letting me fight again?"
"Ah? What else would it be? Isn't it only natural? You're the strongest one here right now," Ashu replied, wearing an expression that said this was the most obvious thing in the world.
