Eve and the others could practically see the man's soul leaving his body, tethered only by a very thin thread. She let out a quiet sigh but chose not to interfere, as this was clearly Ivan's way of blowing off steam. As long as it didn't end with broken jaws or piles of ashes, she decided she'd let him have his moment.
"W-Well, Your Highness, you certainly have an eye for observation! Haha! I…I hadn't quite seen things from that perspective. But I assure you, there is no issue for the women of this kingdom at all! They've always been shy and content as homemakers, while the men work hard to provide for their families." He forced a polite smile, though his voice trembled as he stood before one of the most dangerous men alive.
