qFrancesca pleaded William's case fiercely and passionately.

The prince stared at his friend, his eyes reddening inadvertently with grateful tears.

He had struggled silently for twenty years, and Francesca had just pointed out every bit of injustice he had suffered to the king that day.

He never imagined someone in this world could understand him as wholly as Francesca did at that moment.

William was even more surprised that someone would fearlessly stand up for him despite his obviously disadvantaged situation.

He stared at Francesca as though she were the only shining beacon of hope in his bleak life.

She had given him hope and the determination to stand on his feet again. He felt reinvigorated to challenge the mounting obstacles in his life.

Normally, Silas would have told Francesca off for her outburst, and Federico would have ordered some soldiers to drag her out of the room for her impudence.

To everyone's surprise, none of that happened.

Instead, Silas froze in shock, tearing up as he shot William a pitiful look.

Federico lowered his head and fell into silence. Sometime later, he asked, “Can his legs

swear on my

best for William

Federico nodded and addressed Silas,

Silas stepped forward and said, “This

William a

a tender gaze, “Go. I'll be back soon.

if

Francesca shot the king a meaningful stare before

by her behavior.

himself. “I've never

fury as he added, “I was too kind to

frightened of her. But she's fiercely loyal to her friends and an extremely skilled

The king was still doubtful

flesh! I would never lie to you about

skills. Robin says she saved L in the past, which is why they affirmed their

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