Doesn’t look like Nevhna has much confidence in the prince’s fighting prowess. Maybe he wishes to redeem himself in her eyes for their relentless pursuit of her and the book she took. He probably still has feelings for Nevhna and hopes she might too.
setting up the scene for the heroic last stand, Mr. Saber?
Crossing guard
Doesn’t look like Nevhna has much confidence in the prince’s fighting prowess. Maybe he wishes to redeem himself in her eyes for their relentless pursuit of her and the book she took. He probably still has feelings for Nevhna and hopes she might too.