Rhino looked over at Alex, his expression grateful yet slightly wary. "Honestly, we could use every bit of help we can get, especially with the Black Rabbits involved."
Barty leaned back, a glint of determination in his eyes. "If we're going up against Liebbe and his people, it's going to be a tough road. But with all of us together…" he paused, looking at Alex and Rhino, "we've got a chance."
Alex grinned, his eyes flicking between his friends and Queen Anya. "Well, then it's settled. Let's see what trouble we can get into—and out of."
"Anyway, Your Majesty..." Alex started, but Queen Anya immediately cut him off with a playful smile.
"Oh, please," she said, raising a hand. "I don't want to hear 'Your Majesty' from you again. Just call me Anya like usual."
Alex blinked, a bit taken aback by her casual tone, and then chuckled. "O-Oh, sorry, I forgot. Anya… Well, I wanted to ask something."
"Something?" Anya prompted, her gaze turning curious.
