They Are My Pets

The winged man landed on the lounge of his palace.

Nero was carrying Asteria as she was asleep and didn't want her to wake up by an unstable flight.

Sophia was carrying Emilia, and Emilia was tense during the entire flight; because Sophia had told her that if she moved even a little, she would throw her down.

"Welcome to my palace," the winged man greeted with respect.

"It's pretty stupid of you to invite a strange— who is clearly stronger than you— to your palace," Nero remarked.

"Haven't you heard of the saying 'Keep your enemies close to keep your eyes on them.'," the winged man responded with a smile.

 "This is the first time I have ever heard of this, but whoever came up with this quote must be stupid," Nero remarked and continued, "Why would you keep your enemy close to you when it's given that they are your enemy? Heck, they can do anything to you if you keep them close to you."