For now, Pseudo-Absolute Defense had kept him alive, but the situation was still dire. After all, powerful as this authority was, it could not be used without limit.
It could be used at most three times a day, and at most nine times a month.
Benson could not guarantee how many more days he could hold out with his authority. Watching the Demonic Beasts gradually closing in from all sides, he could only hope Rosweisse and Ekaterina would arrive soon.
My dearest comrades-in-arms, they should already be on their way, right?
Rosweisse's fingernails dug into her palms, her silver teeth clenched so tightly that Ekaterina beside her could even hear the creaking.
Angelica's provocation had nearly made Rosweisse explode with rage.
But Rosweisse would not erupt. At least, not before the Hero. She would not reveal her true face. Angelica had surely badmouthed her plenty behind her back, but Qin Chu might not necessarily believe it. She had to maintain her good image.
A few seconds later, Rosweisse finally composed herself. The gloom on her lovely face abruptly gave way to a surprised, delighted smile. "Oh my, Sister Natia, I never expected you to like the Hero. Now, who knew how many young noblemen in the Empire would be heartbroken..."
"On one side is Lord Hero, and on the other is the Grand Sage. You truly are a match made in heaven..."
"Still, whether Sister Natia can get her wish depends on this one's intentions." Rosweisse looked toward Angelica, deliberately stirring the flames.
Though the sheer number of women around the Hero also irritated Rosweisse, Angelica's provocation made her feel that Angelica should be dealt with first. If Angelica disagreed... was a mere maid truly going to obstruct her master's romance? Was that not far too presumptuous? Qin Chu's