When someone asked what the relationship was between Emperor User of the Pacaros Empire and Grand Duke Milian of Fasselburg
Emperor User's confidant Leonid would always say: "As you can see, your Majesty and Duke Faselu are friendly neighbors."
In fact, if Baron Leonid's face was not so gritted, then this sentence would be a little more credible.
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Well, this cliffhanger is a romance novel