Meeting the Fierce Lioness (2)

"Let me get this straight," The Fierce Lioness said.

"You want us to help you find this man, but you also said he works with the Blackguards. If this is true, doesn't this mean the Band of Giants will become a target?"

"I didn't think you were the type to be scared by those guys."

To that, Rebecca gave him a mad look at Erik. To provoke her mother was the worst thing he could do.

Though, contrary to Rebecca's expectation, her mother laughed.

"I can't understand if you are brave or just a fool by asking me this."

"A fool, you say…" Erik paused, the air charged with tension. "Even if I was, this should let you understand something…"

The Fierce Lioness looked at him, her grin spreading across her face, a gleam of amusement in her eyes.

"Are you implying you are not scared of me?" The Fierce Lioness' grin widened.

"I'm not," Erik said, his voice resonating with confidence.