"He has a plague essence that he spreads through his rats. It's like an invisible mist covering his presence, even if someone else has marked him. I can't easily track him now," Xena explained.
There was also the problem of the plague itself. It could kill even stronger opponents without a proper antidote. That was where Bellatrix stepped in. Her presence radiated a gentle light that repelled the foreign essence and kept everyone safe from the toxins. Even without her immediate help, she could save them later with her powers. She allowed Han to stay calm and proceed slowly.
"That said, you brushed off his spells without a second thought. All because he's not a handsome prince in white armor," Han said with a chuckle, his eyes on Xena.
She scoffed. "A rat should never dream to be Prince Charming."
"It's not appearance but genuine intentions that matter," Bellatrix added.
"Oh, shut up. You wouldn't want to spend your entire life with a rat as a husband," Xena retorted.
