Upon hearing the mockery, Malverna felt a surge of anger and frustration. But when she remembered who Nolan truly was, she forced herself to hold back her emotions.
With a heavy sigh, she crossed her arms and responded casually, "Afraid? Have you forgotten who I am? I'm the Demon Empress—one of the most powerful figures in history. Why would I be afraid?"
Sensing the lie in her words, Nolan couldn't help but chuckle.
Still, he had no intention of teasing her further and simply nodded with a relaxed expression.
"Yes, yes, I believe you," he said, just as casually.
A blue vein twitched on Malverna's forehead, but before she could speak, Nolan interrupted her.
"Whatever my status is, there's no need to be scared or act formal around me. Just treat me like you used to. It's way more comfortable than watching you get all stiff, you know?" He added, taking a sip of his wine and flashing her a playful look.
