Akun then spoke with an imposing tone as he directed his gaze at the dryads, "And now that brings me back to what I said earlier. I'll only save one of them, so choose."
The dryads finally grasped the motive behind Akun's actions and found no argument to bring to the table about whether any of this was actually justified.
The elders exchanged knowing glances, all secretly trying to decide their next course of action.
Suddenly, Princess Rinalef's voice erupted as she bowed her head and pleaded, "Please! I beg of you. I'll do whatever you say from now on. I don't care what it is; all that I ask is..." She slowly raised her head to reveal her face. Her cheeks were flushed, and tears streamed down her face.
Akun then replied with a cold tone as he narrowed his gaze, "As I said earlier, you are in no position to be making demands. Your only option is to choose." His purple eyes seemed to glow with eerie intensity as he gazed coldly at her.