I was still a bit disoriented when Prince Shuo Gang took me to his tent.

"Why are you still alive? Why did Prince Kasuo kept you alive? Answer me!" he demanded.

Like sister like brother, I must admit the princess and prince of the Fire Tribe has good instincts. The prince though wouldn't let me go unscathed.

I pretended to think for a moment then answered him. "I don't know either. When I woke up I was already with you and Princess Yan da."

"Really?" he asked unbelievingly. "Why do I feel that you are hiding something? Whether what you told me is the truth or not, I will kill you now to spare us any trouble."

I just turned my back for a while and Shuo Gang had already done a number on Yun Fei. Luckily before my brother killed him I arrived. "Yun Fei is mine brother! You are not to kill him!"

"I do not like him." Shuo Gang said vehemently.

"Then ignore him or don't look at him at all," I calmly told him.

"But something's telling me that there's something more to him than it seems."

I smirked then looked at Yun Fei. "He is smart and agile. Of course there is more of him than it seems."

"But I don't like people who are more than they seem!" brother said angrily.

He was about to kill Yun Fei but I immediately blocked him. "Kill him all you want. However, don't forget that you will momentarily lose your powers if you harm or kill a mortal. Remember that we are going to attack the bear tribe today. They are known for their incredible strength. I wonder what will happen if you lose your powers now?"

Realizing that I'm right, brother gave in. I then pulled Yun Fei out of there and went into my tent.

Relieved? Is that what I'm feeling right now? I don't know why but I feel happy? That Yan da defended me from his brother. I also don't understand but I feel comforted when she's holding my hand like now.

When we're inside her tent, she immediately gave me the antidote.

"Do you feel better?" she asked while looking at me in the eyes.

I quickly diverted mine. Her gaze makes me uncomfortable for some reason. "I do feel better. Thank you, Princess, for standing up for me."

She looks surprised by what I said. "Why are you thanking me? I didn't do it for you. I did it for myself. You are my slave. Him hitting you is the same as hitting me. I can't tolerate that."

When she said that, I feel disappointed? Ugh! What are these feelings bothering me!? I do not understand! This is the first time I'm feeling things like these.

I was surprised when he thanked me. Silly human. Of course, I would defend you. You are important to me after all. Not that I would admit or say it out loud.

"As you've heard, we are going to attack the bear tribe today. Just stay on the carriage and don't go anywhere," I told him then left to get ready.