Chapter 271: that buys him time

Zyraena groaned as she lay slumped over the table, her forehead pressed against the smooth surface. Her long silver hair was messy, and frustration was clear on her face.

Across from her, a small white squirrel sat comfortably, nibbling on some nuts. Its fluffy tail twitched lazily as it looked at her with amusement.

"Why did you say that?!" Zyraena snapped, lifting her head just enough to glare at the squirrel—Typhon, who had temporarily taken this tiny form.

Typhon didn't even pause in his eating. "If it weren't for me, you'd still be stuck in there," he said casually.

"Argh! You!" Zyraena groaned, grabbing her hair in frustration. "Now my punishment is even worse! I didn't even need your help!"

Typhon flicked his tail, still looking relaxed. "Oh? And what exactly would you have done? Talked your way out while Zeus was seconds away from blasting you into dust?"

"I was handling it!" Zyraena shot back, sitting up straight.