As Liao Ning observed Sami's excited smile, a shiver ran down her spine. When someone disguised themselves, it became nearly impossible to distinguish between a human and a demon.
"No, you cannot do this," Liao Ning asserted, aware of her limited abilities and uncertain of the impact she could have, yet unable to remain silent.
"Of course I can. This is what the king has promised me," Sami retorted, arching an indifferent eyebrow. "Or perhaps, if you are willing to surrender the formula for the loyalty potion's antidote, I may consider sparing those repugnant merfolk."
"Never!" Liao Ning clenched her teeth tightly.
Fortunately, Li Xian had taken precautions. Only a select few core members knew the intricacies of the antidote's formulation. Others were engaged in peripheral tasks. If Sami were to obtain the formula, the merfolk would likely suffer once again.
As the standoff between the two persisted, the king discreetly gestured to Loya.
