Gloria's aura flared even more dangerously, the air around them growing heavy and oppressive. Her eyes glinted with a cold, predatory light as she took a slow step forward. Athine, Lithia, and Meira quickly channeled their mana, holding her back with visible effort.
Athine's voice was calm, soft, but firm. "Gloria, please… calm down."
Lithia held Gloria's hand, gently lowering the warhammer. "Don't kill them, Gloria. You know Prince Javier doesn't want that."
Meira let out a long, weary exhale, her tail swaying slowly as she held Gloria's other arm with both hands. "Shiii shiii~ calm down, nya~"
Buddy strutted forward smugly, stopping in front of the three kneeling girls before sitting down with a smirk on his beak. Liana walked gracefully toward Gloria, her expression calm but her eyes sharp, and flicked Gloria's forehead with a precise, quick motion.
