Iris wasn't planning to waste her mana by fighting Lord Kieran. She wanted to save her power by saving Amelia, as it would require her to sacrifice a lot of mana. She was also aware that Lord Kieran's power was somewhat weak and surmised that he had recently been resurrected.
Still, she cannot afford to let the High Lord stop her from saving Amelia. Killian told her she only had one shot and could not afford to waste this chance.
Her demonic aura surged, forcing Lord Kieran and his three retainers to step back. The intensity of her power surprised even Lord Kieran. For a newborn demon, Iris was way too powerful. It was hard to believe that it had only been over two years since the faerie queen turned her into a darkling.
"No, milord! Don't!" Aiden's voice rang, but it was too late, as they were already engaged in a battle. Even Cal and Yuri could do nothing as the couple drew their swords against each other.
