In fact, even without any danger, traveling here was purely a matter of physical stamina. Yesterday, on their first day here, things had still been fine. Counting the time they had spent in Maltaha, they had only traveled through the marsh for half a day. Maltaha had been built on high ground, and the surroundings near the town were far better than the depths of the marsh. But today, as they ventured deeper into the marsh, one problem after another arose. Combined with their dwindling strength, it was not long before Delphine began to struggle.
Because of that, Brando deliberately slowed down, allowing Huang Huo, Mr. Liu, and the others to walk ahead. He came to Delphine's side and looked at the Chancellor's daughter, who was drenched in sweat and nearly exhausted, yet still gritting her teeth without saying a word. He could not help shaking his head. No wonder she said she saw her own reflection in Ling. At least when it came to putting on a brave front, the two of them were exactly alike.
"Have you grown dissatisfied with the slow pace of this wicked woman, my lord?" Having noticed Brando's arrival, Delphine gave a weak, self-mocking smile before he could speak.
"Do I seem that malicious to you?" Brando replied irritably. He had originally intended to lend her a hand, but he was still displeased at being described that way, even though he knew she might be doing it on purpose.
"Isn't that the case? Haven't you been plotting to drive me away? I understand, really. All men are like this. Once they've gotten everything they want, they toss aside any woman who has lost her usefulness and let her fend for herself."
"What do you mean, 'gotten everything they want'?" Brando nearly missed a step.