Elsa turned her head to regard him, silently puzzled by his response. It sounded as if it were a subtle indication that he would indeed join the fight without specifically allying himself with Mysidia.

"...I cannot speak for our enemies, but it is likely that they will fire upon anyone who is suspected of lending us aid," she replied slowly, wanting to make sure she hadn't misunderstood his intentions due to her own hope and quiet desperation. "I do not know if they will allow for neutrality on the battlefield. But I will guard your flank personally," she promised. Perhaps all he wanted was a guarantee that any personnel he brought in would have ample protection from harm. In that case, she would give what she could. After all he'd done for her, she could never truly repay him for restoring her identity and her freedom.

Her gaze sank a little lower, resting on his hand for a few moments. Then she frowned to herself and hunched a little further over her knee.

"Thank you. You have always been a man I know I can depend upon."