Satisfied with her answer, the demonic beauty released her chin to pat her head in praise. He even rewarded her with another grape. By the time Nastasia found out what she had agreed to, it was far too late for regrets. The general wrinkled his nose in disgust at the sight before him. Yet, his voice held neither the disgust he held for the immoral scene in front of him nor the contempt he held for the prince. He was merely a concerned provider of public safety. "即使是這樣的情況下, 以前的事件在你的前任的- (Even were that the case, with the previous incidents during your predecessor's-)" "白將軍, 你在質疑我的能力嗎?(General Bai, are you questioning my capabilities?)" He cut in softly. His eyes were devoid of warmth though he still sported a lazy smile. Although he held the girl in his arms gently, he put forth such a dark and dangerous aura that the soldiers felt their hearts chill. "當然不, 你是殿下! (Certainly not, you're Highness!)" The general was quick to deny. "這只是, 鑒于過去的惡魔從精神領域逃離的案件相當大的損害, 我不能只是看看這個惡魔的逃生的事實, 因為它是你的寵物的帳戶.(It's just that, given the considerable damages from past cases of demons escaping from the Spirit Realm, I can't just overlook the fact of this demon's escape on the account of it being your pet. Even if it is you, you're Highness.)" "哦, 是這樣嗎?(Oh, is that so?)" The demonic beauty responded languidly as he ran his fingers through the red tresses of the girl he held against his chest. He said nothing more, waiting for the general to continue. General Bai shifted his gaze upon the girl being lovingly caressed, his eyes holding a trace of desire that he quickly squashed. It was, however, not soon enough to go unnoticed. Now, this wasn't a look of sexual lust, rather it was one of greed. An uneasy trill went down Nastasia's spine and she looked down at the demonic beauty's hand around her waist to avoid those eyes. *Such nice long and slender fingers,* she thought while trying to distract herself. Not being able to understand a single word being said while being powerless to prevent what may or may not happen was a truly unsettling thing. However as this beauty caressed her head, and she distracted herself with his fingers, her heart began to settle slightly. "一個沒有及時修補的小洞會變成一個大洞, 很難修補.(A small hole not mended in time will become a big hole much more difficult to mend.)" The general cautioned. "人民真的害怕這件事, 因此, 以防止他們失去信心, 我可以建議殿下釋放惡魔進入我們的監護權?(The people were truly frightened by this matter, thus to prevent them from losing faith, might I suggest his Highness to release the demon into our custody?) Lips twitching to contain his amusement, the prince asked. "一旦你擁有了惡魔你會怎麼做? (And what will you do with the demon once you have it.)" "回應陛下; 為了平息恐懼和恢復信仰而進行的公共處決. (To respond to his Highness; a public execution to assuage the fearful and to restore faith.)" This time the prince really did laugh, yet not a trace of that laughter found its way to his eyes. "暗影 (An Ying,)" he called, "將將軍送回李部長官邸, 并通知好大臣, 他應該更好地訓練下屬, 以克制自己的舌頭不受這種愚昧的侵害. (return the general to Minister Li's residence and inform the good minister that he should better train his subordinates to curb their tongues from such foolishness. If he cannot, then don't blame this prince for not giving him face as I will not allow there to be a repeat.)" Seemingly out from nowhere a tall man, dressed in dark robes and a topknot, appeared before the kneeling soldiers. Without saying a word, he gestured for the men to follow him out. General Bai, completely unwilling to leave, tried to reason with the prince. "殿下, 請重新考慮一下! (Your Highness, please reconsider!)" He tried as a last stand. "如果你忽視, 而不是傾向于人民的恐懼, 這件事可能- (Should you ignore and not tend to the peoples' fear, this matter may-)" "暗影 (An Ying,)" the prince cut in, "塞住將軍, 把他扔在部長的門前. (gag the general and toss him before the minister's gates.)" An Ying cupped his fists and bowed toward his master before carrying out his will. He pulled a silk cloth from his robes and crammed it into the general's yapping mouth that was still pleading for his master to see reason. An Ying then effortlessly tossed the man on his shoulder and headed for the exit. As he passed the stunned and still kneeling soldiers, he curtly gestured with his head for them to follow suit. No amount of General Bai's pitiful struggles could free himself from An Ying's grasp. So, he could only content himself with a free ride back to the minister's estate. Nastasia watched the proceedings with such relief that she became light-headed. She continued to stare after them until the very last one disappeared from sight. So that meant that she was now safe and sound, right? Her attention was brought back to the demonic beauty as he patted her head comfortingly. Ah, so she was safe. This realization slowly brought down her adrenaline and made her keenly aware of the poor state of her own body. After giving the beauty in front of her a brilliant smile of gratitude, she promptly lost consciousness.