Henry looked uncertain and was silent for two minutes before he exhaled deeply and said, "Melissa, I will try my best to persuade my father, but I hope you will not do anything too extreme, or you might end up perishing in the process."
"Yes, I know that. Thank you for your concern, Henry." Melissa's pretty eyes lit up. "Don't worry. Eisen Castle is not only my fief but also the pride of the Karolins. I will not let it fall."
"I hope so." Henry shook his head and walked out quickly.
After Henry left, Melissa reverted to her usual calm and leisurely manner. "Carl, do you have something you wish to ask me?"
Carl paused for a while to think, then decided to ask directly, "Your Ladyship, please forgive me if I sound rude, but since Eisen Castle is part of your own territory, why do you hav
