"And she left just like that," Helen said, turning to Ryan. The black-haired warrior lowered her defensive stance, though her face still showed clear annoyance at the unexpected visit.
Lise and Alicia appeared before Ryan in the courtyard. They had stepped out of the interior corridors once Irnina left, quickly assessing that the area was safe.
"I don't like her curiosity toward you, young master," Lise chimed in, crossing her arms firmly over her chest. The dragoness glared at the empty space near the tree with total contempt. "I definitely don't like that dragoness."
Ryan remained unfazed by his powerful subordinate's overprotective and territorial attitude. He maintained his relaxed posture, knowing perfectly well that these types of interactions would be inevitable from now on.
"It doesn't really matter much," Ryan replied in a completely stoic tone. "Nowadays, many beings will have that kind of curiosity about me."
