The first one intimidated by this statement was Alastor, who was carrying Shana away from the battlefield.
His already tense footsteps, combined with walking backward and staggering, and then hearing such a statement, truly made cold sweat run down his back. The hands holding Shana began to tremble.
However, Wilhelmina quickly signaled to Alastor with her eyes, asking him to leave immediately, don't linger!
Alastor regained his composure, tightened his embrace on Shana, and directly turned his robe.
He fully protected Shana, turned around and left this troubled place.
After seeing Alastor take Shana away, Wilhelmina fully entered combat mode.
Since they began protecting Shana's birth at Tendōkyū, they had anticipated there would be a situation like this today, but they didn't expect the plunder to come so quickly.
Only in a short time, a dozen minutes, from when Shana was born until now when their place was invaded.
Wilhelmina truly felt how strong the abilities of the man before her were, and how malicious his intentions.
Of course, Hikaru only watched their reactions with cold eyes.
In any case, today he would face whatever came. He didn't intend to plunder as Wilhelmina thought.
"That's enough. You don't need to display your familial affection anymore. If you didn't hear clearly what I just said, I don't mind repeating it."
Hikaru slowly stepped forward, raised his hand, and gently brushed the dust from his clothes.
All of this was so calm and relaxed.
Instead, it formed a stark contrast with the extreme panic of the people in the Flame Haze Army.
After Hikaru said this, Wilhelmina became even more vigilant toward him.
Her hand quickly rose forward, transforming into a sword.
One leg stepped back, stabilizing her body.
"Many people want to take Shana away, it's not easy!"
Wilhelmina recalled that Tendōkyū's entire defense system was completely inactive, and she couldn't suppress her fear.
She feared the defenses she led had shortcomings, or some fatal flaws. At the same time, she was even more afraid of this man before her who could enter without disturbing their defense system!
Hikaru briefly knew what was on Wilhelmina's mind at the moment.
All his current abilities and identity he hadn't fully revealed to outsiders.
He only displayed a very mysterious image. So he himself found Wilhelmina's speculation about him quite interesting.
Hikaru smiled lightly, waved his left hand, conjured up a rattan chair, and sat down without hesitation.
He slowly observed the surrounding situation, as well as Wilhelmina who was preparing to attack before him.
"Whether I can take her away or not, it's not for you to decide."
Hikaru was a patient person. Now he had enough time to spend with the people here.
After all, he preferred to use Shana to win over this relationship.
Otherwise, he could have just plundered and left. No one could chase him, and no one could stop him.
The rattan chair Hikaru sat in faced directly toward Wilhelmina's aggressive attack stance.
He only hooked his finger, and a strand of spiritual energy directly knocked Wilhelmina's weapon to the ground.
Beside Wilhelmina, an identical rattan chair also appeared.
Before Wilhelmina had time to resist or react, Hikaru's voice appeared again.
"A guest is a guest. It seems the Flame Haze Army doesn't quite understand the rules of hospitality, but it doesn't matter, consider this me teaching you a lesson."
Wilhelmina wasn't too taken in by his lecturing style.
On the contrary, Hikaru's appearance that made it impossible for her to see through him made her increasingly angry.
"I believe someone who comes to seize Shana is not a guest of the Flame Haze Army."
Although knowing that the other party's strength might be far higher than hers, Wilhelmina still refused to compromise when facing the matter of Shana.
"Hehe, truly a youngster, doing things recklessly."
Hikaru seemed not to mind her arrogant attitude.
It would have been fine if he didn't laugh, but that smile made Wilhelmina feel as if she lost her courage. Even her back began to sweat cold. Her current composure was the result of her hard effort.
"Actually, you also know in your heart, don't you? If I wanted to seize her, I wouldn't have the leisure to sit here and talk with you."
"It would only be a matter of an instant. The fact that I can talk with you about this matter properly proves that you're still useful. You should feel fortunate."
Hikaru stood up from the rattan chair, slowly approaching Wilhelmina step by step, wanting to give her a stronger sense of pressure.
"I came here only to negotiate terms with you."