"No," she said, then pointed directly at Minato. "But my partner is."
"Him… my princess?" The guard sounded confused.
"Huh?" Amelia narrowed his eyes in irritation. "What is that supposed to mean?"
Before the knight could answer, Amelia released a heavy wave of her blood aura. The air tensed instantly, forcing everyone, including Minato and Radelia, to flinch and straighten their backs.
"Listen carefully," Amelia said, her voice hard. "Whatever respect you show me, you show him. Have I made myself clear?"
The knights immediately dropped their heads again.
"Yes, Princess!" they all responded loudly.
Amelia turned away, but Minato could tell she was still irritated.
All five knights kept their heads lowered, not daring to breathe too loudly. Amelia's aura still lingered in the atmosphere, heavy enough that even Radelia shifted uncomfortably beside Minato.
Minato exhaled slowly. She really didn't need to go that far… but I appreciate it, he thought.
