However, now, the Empress had not only given him and Yvette her blessing, but she had also allowed Darryl to support her as they swam toward the island. The two of them clung to each other during the swim.

What a shame!

The Empress was finally calm. Then, she continued to act cold and aloof toward Darryl. She was also quick with her commands.

"Darryl! Can you not move your hands?"

"Your Majesty, I need to move my hands to swim and paddle; how can I not move them? Would you stop moving around?"

"You! After we get to the island, you'll have to forget about this. Do you hear me?"

"Why should I forget about anything? I didn't do anything to you!"

"If I tell you to forget about it, then that's what you need to do!"

"Very well..."

As they bickered, Darryl took the Empress with him as they swam behind Yvette; they had gotten closer to the island.

However, it did seem like it had taken a long time.

Soon, the three of them finally arrived at the shore of that small island