“Where do you think you’re going?”

They turned in the direction of the voice and saw a man that had been waned by age but still stood strongly and solemnly at the hall, with numerous men behind him.

Anika recognized the man. It was her mother’s owner.

She turned to her mother and saw her also looking solemn.

Anastacius looked at the group of people who were like thieves cowering to escape and he sneered.

“The shamelessness in your bones is unimaginable, Leon. After stealing my family’s empire, now you have your sights on our goddesses. Tell me, I was right all along, hm? You are doing this because you...