"Humph!" The woman harrumphed. "Of course I'm strong! If not for these damn animals being so abnormally powerful, I could've bested any number of them!"
"Is that so?" Knox asked with a devilish grin. "Well, strong young miss, what is your name? This weak one here could use your protection and guidance."
He emitted his pitiful Early Foundation Establishment Realm aura into the general area. The Duke's daughter couldn't help but snicker a little when she sensed it.
"Ha… You've given this Lady a good laugh," she said oh-so-arrogantly. "And for that, I'll do you the honor of telling you my name."
"Smelovia," she declared. "Smelovia Demi. Best remember it, weakling. It might help you out in the future."
Knox smiled warmly. "It's very kind of you to think of me, Miss Smelovia," he said as he took glances at the scene beyond the barrel. "But could you also do this lowly one a favor and tell me who those two are?"
