Lucius, sensing her impatience, had been leaning toward declining her offer. Her replies grew shorter and quicker, making him wary of the potential danger of closing the deal.
Just as he was about to decline and suggest an alternative, he witnessed her sudden transformation.
She stood up abruptly, bringing down her fist on the table, despite her wounded arm. Her eyes turned red, and her power surged forward; she had lost control.
He quickly reacted instinctively, almost summoning the greatsword from the inventory to attack. However, he calmed down upon seeing her distressed state.
Behind that mask, he noticed her red eyes had gone wet, and he hesitated before deciding to stay seated and watch how it unfolded.
