"Humph!" Princess Muer Yatis glared at Green, then wisely reined in her Psychic Energy and put on her best obedient-girl act.
Cyrabelle came to her senses too and stopped cursing.
In the heat of the moment, she had forgotten that Muer Yatis was not only a princess of the Divine Eagle Empire but also a genuine Calamity-Rank Strong One.
Angering this willful princess would end badly for her.
Green's killing intent faded, but he kept his eyes on Princess Muer Yatis. "Tell me what's going on. I want a convincing explanation. Otherwise... you'll stay here forever."
Princess Muer Yatis seemed unfazed, as though she had something to rely on. "I know you're strong. I might not be able to beat you, but catching me or keeping me here? I'm afraid—"
Before she could finish, the auras of two High Calamity Rank fighters locked onto her.
Princess Muer Yatis's expression changed. She knew Green had one formidable High Calamity Rank fighter at his disposal, but she also carried a powerful life-saving Divine Artifact. Confident it could protect her, she had felt safe enough to provoke him.
What she had not expected was for Green to have gained another High Calamity Rank fighter.
Now she was in trouble. Against one, her Divine Artifact might have given her room to maneuver. Against two High Calamity Rank fighters, plus five or six Mid and Low Calamity Rank fighters who were all stronger than her, she had no opening at all.
Princess Muer Yatis gave a rueful smile. "Green, I never imagined you were hiding so much! I underestimated you. Coming here wasn't an escape. I walked straight into a trap."
Green watched her polished performance without expression. Princess Muer Yatis had not fooled him.
His gaze snapped to one side. There had been nothing