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I continued to play my part perfectly although I was really shocked at all he was revealing. I was listening intently to Alpha Mathieu's story about how he convinced Jonathan to join his side. Though internally, I felt a mix of awe and worry at the escalating depths of deception in the war.

"Alpha Mathieu, you are truly remarkable," I said, making sure admiration was evident in my voice. "To have someone so close to the Mayflower clan is a game-changer. With Jonathan as your ally, we can gather invaluable information about their plans that they don't even tell me."

Alpha Mathieu smiled sinisterly, pleased with my response. "Indeed, Lizzy. We must utilize this advantage to its fullest. Our people are counting on us to return the leadership of the throne to them."

I was not going to lie and say that I was not scared at the outcome of events because this man was really going to any length to ensure he wins this war.

"Alpha Mathieu, we must remain vigilant and continue to gather informati