Protection instinct

Rhea clenched her teeth upon hearing Lord Edmund's hurried footsteps, her mind recalling Draven's lessons on creating ice barriers. Without hesitation, she lifted her hands and started forming a barrier to block the entrance of the Hall. However, before she could finish, Edmund appeared at the entrance and launched a massive fireball at the incomplete barrier.

The fireball burst, causing Rhea's feeble and rushed barrier to crumble. Edmund stood at the entrance, his eyes fixed on her. "Ah, I see now. Dragons from the east clan!" he exclaimed. He glared at her, his voice filled with contempt. "I was wondering why you were so sneaky last time, it turns out you are also a Dragon! You dare to intrude upon Birhhan and trespass into my domain, you..."