Nolen, however, was not the least bit afraid. She simply sneered, and the Maid beside her immediately tensed, ready for battle at a moment's notice.
Duke Sed clenched his fists, having already taken a step forward, but ultimately, he didn't dare to make a move.
'This little girl isn't old. Even with a solid foundation from childhood and the resources of a great clan poured into her, she's probably only at the Senior Level—Elite at the very most. The Maid beside her is, at best, just barely Extraordinary. With my strength, I shouldn't be afraid of them at all.'
'The problem is, there's a Dragon Blood Griffin outside—a Demon that could be considered Half-Step Epic. That's not something I can handle.'
'And if I really made a move, that old fool Elvis, and even the King, wouldn't just stand by and watch.'
'Besides, the heir to the Auswiss Clan must have some life-saving treasures on her...'
'If I really make a move, I'm guaranteed to die, but they would be virtually unscathed.'
