"Master, I acknowledge my wrongdoing," she pleaded, her words flowing forth like a confession. "I am willing to apologize to Xu Qing and Nyx, to all those I may have wronged. Please, forgive me."
Her sense of self-worth diminished, she recollected every event that may have upset him, offering apologies for each transgression, from stealing Xu Qing to intimidating Nyx on their first encounter.
Suddenly, he rose to his feet, and the princess's face lit up with hope, believing her pleas had softened his heart.
Yet, Xia Tian's actions revealed his unwavering cruelty.
He chuckled, dismantling her fragile hopes.
"Do you believe I am punishing you for a specific reason?" he queried, his laughter resonating with a touch of sadistic satisfaction.
The princess, her eyes brimming with tears, nodded earnestly, hoping against hope for a glimmer of understanding.
Xia Tian shook his head, dispelling her illusions.
