Even the King and Queen recognize Sofia’s true ability, when she wants to be she’s really scary. And despite being only 12, her strategic abilities, and information gathering prove to be more than a match for the King. She wasn’t afraid at all, so much so that she even eluded to being willing to start a war with the royal family should they get in her way, and they backed down. Despite wanting her to marry Alforth and become a memeber of the royal family, she made it very clear that she already has someone she wishes to be wed to, and will not marry anyone else.