When Ryan saw Irnina's figure suddenly appear on the thick tree branch, his senses sharpened to their absolute limit. He immediately noticed, through his deep perception of his surroundings, how the energy of his companions inside the castle spiked abruptly.
He clearly sensed the women rushing through the castle, preparing to storm into the cold courtyard to defend their territory.
Without wasting a single second, Ryan raised his right hand and touched the small magical communication relic fitted to his ear.
"Alicia, stop everyone immediately and do not interfere. I will handle the situation from here," Ryan ordered in a firm, unwavering tone, keeping his gaze fixed on the pink-haired intruder.
"It is just one of the emissaries from the Ignis nation. It is not an enemy attack."
Receiving that calm reassurance, Alicia obeyed her king's order without the slightest question.
