章 329: Chapter 329: Gathering (2)

The Phoenix Empress chuckled, placing her small hands on her hips with a smug air. "Oh, well, well, if it isn't the Old Man Valeris. What brings you here?"

Old Elf Emperor Valeris frowned, his brows furrowing deeply.

"Don't forget, you're an old witch yourself, old woman," he retorted sharply. "Anyway, who are those girls with you? You seem unusually close to them..."

Claudia's darkened expression softened as her gaze fell upon Bella and Aria.

"They're my granddaughters. What's it to you?" she snapped, her tone sharp and defensive.

Belial and Bella, both in their human forms, gave no outward hint of their demonic heritage, making it impossible for Valeris to detect any connection to demons.