"Tanamo! That's enough!"
Winnie's icy gaze swept over her.
For Shen Yi to go this far, Tanamo should have been counting her blessings. Earlier, when Xilos heard that Shen Yi intended to use a treasure like the Seven-Petaled Polo Sha to save the Elf Tree, his expression had changed drastically. And now Tanamo still had the nerve to bring it up herself?
Was she really treating Shen Yi like some gullible sucker to fleece?
"What I mean is, could I ask Lord Shen Yi to look after her for a while first? Lord Lilith's current condition means she cannot be left alone. I still need to help Lord Lilith gather the other Authorities, and I truly do not have the time or energy."
Tanamo looked embarrassed.
She had not explained herself all at once, but Winnie's reaction just now had left her no face at all. It was far too awkward!
"What about the other Succubi?"
Winnie narrowed her eyes and looked at her with ill intent.
"As long as I release the restrictions around us, I can sense the condition of the other Succubi. What I overdrawn earlier was not only my own power, but the power of every Succubus in the entire Succubus race. Unlike me, they have no other means to barely hold on. Right now, they have almost no combat ability."
"So..." Tanamo paused before continuing, "even if I am helping Lord Lilith reclaim her Authorities, during the time before they recover, I need to remain by their side and guard them until they can move normally again."
"As for Lord Lilith..."
"She possesses great power. Though she may not be much help to you, it is enough for her to protect herself and will not trouble you too much. I am already content that Lord