Licorice was sure his latest plan wouldn't fail, he had calculated everything to the most minute details and yet those loud, annoying cookies still managed to destroy all of his hard work.

He just wanted to make you happy, to conquer Crispia for you and stand by your side when you were crowned ruler of the entire world, so why was he failing so badly? How dare he even show up at your feet now?

"I-I apologize, I... I was not yet successful-"

He couldn't even think to look up into your eyes now, prostrated at your feet, he probably looked ridiculous to you, right? Did you know how hard he was trying to make you happy? No, he shouldn't be thinking about that, he should not want anything in exchange for his hardships, your happiness should be enough.