The Choice Beyond the Temples
Videl opened her mouth to answer.
But before she could say anything—
Someone pushed Ruby to the side.
Natalia noticed the situation was getting dangerous, so she immediately stepped between them.
Ruby stumbled a single step before regaining her balance. Her scarlet hair swayed behind her like a banner of fire as irritation flashed across her emerald eyes.
"What was that for?!"
Natalia ignored the complaint and planted herself beside Videl like a protective wall.
Ruby was about to continue arguing when she suddenly felt a hand rest on her shoulder.
She turned.
Max stood behind her.
The old warrior's expression remained calm, but there was a weight behind his gaze that instantly cooled her temper.
For a brief moment, Ruby remembered exactly who this man was.
He wasn't merely an old veteran.
He was one of the strongest individuals in the kingdom.
Someone even the temples treated with respect.
