Matriarch Laelana listened to Emperor Varan's threat before sneering with contempt once again.
"Since we have already reached this point, why speak so much nonsense, Your Imperial Majesty? I don't believe you've brought all these troops to merely 'search' our land!" Matriarch Laelana replied with ridicule.
Once activated, a grand magic barrier protected the entire Delarosa Household from outside threats. No one could enter or leave the dome-shaped transparent barrier unless it were deactivated or destroyed.
However, there were some exceptions – if the gates were opened, it was tantamount to creating a hole in the barrier, giving Emperor Varan's troops the chance to storm inside.
Matriarch Laelana was not so foolish.
