202 A feast for family

Euryale cast a glance about and, seeing everyone eager to attack her, a hint of annoyance finally broke some of her more relaxed demeanour. "Oh, for gods' sake, if I was going to just eat her I would have done so. Will you all stop jumping to the first conclusion you come to? I'm trying to be civil, don't make me change my mind."

Along with the sharp words, vines burst forth and a suffocating aura of pure mana filled the room. She didn't attack, nor did she issue one of her soul-rending commands like before, but the threat was clear. As everyone choked on mana-rich air, she spoke in an even and cold voice.

"I'd like to give you an option and say that we either have an amiable conversation, or you turn around and leave. However the truth is, I'm not in the mood to let all of you enjoy having agency." As she said that, she particularly levelled a glare towards Valentina, yet no one other than Dahlia was spared of her slowly boiling anger.