Reacting quickly, Zani stepped to the side, the gust of mist speeding past her.
She then grabbed Sophia by the hand, pulled her closer, and wrapped her hand around her neck.
Sophia, not wanting to back down, did the same, holding Zani by the neck.
Suddenly, they both halted, looking each other in the eyes.
"What did you do?" Sophia whispered.
At such a close range, she could easily use her mist and kill Zani. Yet, her body was not responding to her.
It was as though it was afraid to harm Zani.
"I'm sure you must have realized it by now. As the first subordinate of my prince, harming me will bring a direct punishment to you. Right now, your body must be warning you about it."
Zani released her hand from around Sophia's neck and then took a couple of steps back.
Even then, Sophia was still staring hard at Zani, clearly angered.
More because she knew Zani was right—for some reason, her body was refusing to act, giving slight warnings as to the consequences that would follow.
