Negotiations for Yor

Seeing Ithnan stand up, the rabbit-eared boy flinched violently.

His already cowering posture became even smaller.

"Ithnan, you're scaring him. It's fine if I go alone," Damien said, trying to reassure both the boy and his guard.

Ithnan obediently sat back down, though his expression remained tense.

Good, Damien thought.

Turning back toward the boy, Damien noticed that he was still glancing nervously at Ithnan, his fear evident.

Was Ithnan really that intimidating?

Damien had to admit, Ithnan's sharp, handsome features could look a bit menacing when he was serious.

Out of the corner of his eye, Damien glanced at Ithnan, who was seated on the sofa.

His guard was glaring at the boy with an expression that could only be described as fierce, like he was staring down an enemy.

Now Damien understood why the boy was so frightened.

Even Damien, who wasn't the target of the glare, found it intimidating.