223 Fruitless effort

These were the battle maids that the Demugen family painstakingly raised with their refined teachings and techniques that they had developed over the course of the many generations that have passed since the founding of the family.

While Raydon was examining these eight people, his eyes were suddenly drawn to the glowing eyes of Belicia.

'Why is she staring at me like that? ' As Raydon's gaze met Belicia's intense and radiant eyes within the group, an unexpected unease coursed through him, causing a ripple of discomfort to settle in his core.

Throughout the course of their interactions, Belicia had always treated him with warmth, similar to how an affectionate older sister might treat her younger brother. Her gaze frequently conveyed a mixture of fondness and sympathy toward him, as if she felt sorry for the circumstances he was in.