"Given this premise, have you considered what kind of signal your union would send to the kingdom? Humans can intermarry with the Crusaders, which is tantamount to expanding intra-Crusader marriage into unrestricted marriage. This would disrupt the balance between all races, and humans would try every means to marry or be married to members of the Crusaders to elevate their status and position..."

Randall gripped Barbara's hand tightly, seemingly having made up his mind, and said through gritted teeth, "Your Majesty, if you agree to allow intermarriage within the Crusader Army, I am willing to undergo a conversion ritual so that I can be with Barbara."

Todd was somewhat surprised: "You're willing to participate in the transformation ritual? You should know that there's a chance of failure, and even if it succeeds, you might be transformed into a monster that's completely unlike a human. Even so, are you still willing to participate in the ritual?"

Randall nodded vigorously: "Your Majesty, you should also know that the reason I was unwilling to participate in the transformation ritual was not because I feared death and transformation, but because..."

Todd continued, "It's because of your mother's death."

Randall lowered his head in grief, his whole body trembling slightly.

Barbara looked sadly at the man beside her, opened her arms, and slowly embraced him.

Todd looked at Randall and sighed, "Do you remember our conversation a long time ago? The elephant that was afraid of the tamer's whip refused to pull out the stake and escape the circus, and finally died trapped in that small space. Hearing your words, I am very gratified that you finally have the courage to step out of the past and pull out the stake that trapped your soul."

Minnie nodded and said, "If Randall, you are willing to undergo the conversion ritual, then all the problems will be solved. I can arrange the conversion ritual at the Northern Camp right now..."

Todd interrupted Minnie: "I want Randall to marry Barbara as a human."

For the first time, Minnie's face showed surprise, and her eyes were full of questions as she looked at Todd.