She seemed to be wheedling, for there was a hint of cuteness in her manner.

The scorpion king’s heart skipped a beat, then immediately started racing.

This emotion came in fast and furious, making him unable to distinguish if it was an emotion he ought to have, or if it was due to the soul crystal on his chest.

As he had never experienced it before, the scorpion king was unable to restrain himself compared to ordinary beastmen. Clutching his chest, he started panting as though he couldn’t breathe.

Irina looked up at him and asked gently, “Hey, are you alright? Are you injured?”

The scorpion king shook his head...