The words landed like a bombshell.
Gasps erupted from the crowd.
"Oh my goddess, did she just—"
"She said it! She said his words right back to him!"
"She's straight-up taunting him! I never thought I'd see the day!"
"Who knew the commander had such a side to her?!"
It was true. Sigrid was known for her dignity, her composure, her unwavering sense of honor.
She never mocked others. Never took pleasure in belittling those weaker than her.
She was straightforward, honest, and kind.
But Luca had pushed her. He had taunted her, threatened to strip her, looked down on her with that infuriating smirk.
And even though she knew that everything he had said was technically true—that at his full power, she wouldn't stand a chance—it had still stung.
And now, with the tables turned, she found herself unable to resist the temptation.
Just a little retaliation. That was all.
