Ariel stopped within two meters of Chi-Woo. She stared at him while floating in the air, without saying a word. Chi-Woo did not shy away from her gaze and stared back with a calm expression. The chaos around them instantly died down as a chill like the cold wind of early winter permeated between them. Chi-Woo showed no signs of fear or surprise as he looked up. He hadn’t instigated or dragged the League’s troops out. In the first place, he had left by himself without any hope that the half demons would come to his aid. They did that of their own volition, and moreover, they had succeeded.

As a result of beating two great demons, they had smashed the Demon Empire camp and safely rescued all the prisoners. What he did should not be considered reprehensible, but worthy of praise. However, Ariel looked extremely sour and offended. She glared at him silently for a while and finally said, “You really—made your point.” She spat out her words like a fierce dance. “What are you trying to do? Do you want to fight me?”

Her sharp tone sounded antagonist, so Chi-Woo snorted and said, “Why should we fight? Unlike the Demon Empire, the League and humanity are alliances in name.”

“In name?” Being an alliance in name alone could mean that this alliance was yet incomplete, and it had a negative connotation depending on the situation. Ariel sensed a hint of mockery from Chi-Woo’s tone just now. She continued, “I can’t just overlook what you just said. Are you looking down on the League?”

“I’m not looking down on anyone…and I’m just telling you the truth,” Chi-Woo replied flatly, and his attitude further fueled Ariel’s anger.

“I’m sure I told you to wait since I was going to make my move as soon as I received an answer from the League. Did you not hear me?”

“Well, you did tell me that.”

“I’m here to represent the will of the Cassiubia League. If you ignore me and act on your own, I...