Sonia had confirmed she was in big trouble several days ago.
It was the night after the Meteor Disaster had ended, she went to celebrate overnight at the Secret Garden with the Claw Club. Even Professor Trozan and Professor Nidara took time out of their schedules to come and have a few drinks with her. There were even more people who came wanting to connect with her, or who simply admired her, including representatives from the merchant guilds for negotiations. Sonia skillfully utilized her social skills; her network of quality contacts expanded by multiples in just one night.
Of course, she knew her social prowess was just the icing on the cake; her combat power in the Holy Domain was the real source of her confidence. Because she had reached the realm of the Holy Domain, her humble and polite smile earned great admiration, and her equal and respectful gaze made everyone feel highly honored.
In the Secret Garden, the Crimson Empress patrolled her territory.
