"That is no reason for you to offend Sumeru's deity. However, the Lesser Jade Grass King herself is here now, so we might as well let her decide whether you are guilty. If you are, you will be detained temporarily until the people's anger subsides."
Alhaitham's words made everyone turn toward the Lesser Jade Grass King, who was surrounded so tightly by the crowd that there was not a gap.
"Please make some room, everyone. Let me speak with these foreigners."
Theresa gently pushed the enthusiastic crowd aside with Dendro and slowly walked toward Stellaron Essence and the others.
Theresa was immediately amused by how awkward and nervous Phainon and the others looked.
Since she happened to look like the Lesser Jade Grass King now, why not tease the Stellaron Hunters?
"Hello, esteemed Lesser Jade Grass King. We have only just arrived in your land and did not know that you were Sumeru City's deity, which led to my companion inadvertently offending you. Please allow me to apologize on her behalf."
Yinyueyue solemnly bowed to the petite, adorable catgirl Lesser Jade Grass King before her, apologizing on behalf of the ridiculous Stellaron Essence.
"Uh, sorry, shuttlecock spirit-no, wait! Lesser Jade Grass King. We just got here and didn't recognize you. How about being generous and letting us off this once?"
Stellaron Essence also awkwardly apologized to the petite, adorable Lesser Jade Grass King. After all, they were in the wrong, having flirted with the locals' deity as soon as they arrived.
"We're very sorry. Our companion is rather flighty, but we're all friendly, decent people. We swear on our name as Stellaron Hunters of the Astral Express!"
Phainon also helped Stellaron Essence apologize to Theresa.
"We're really sorry. Stelle can be rather ridiculous, but we truly mean no harm. Could