Even without her beastian body. Kon Sas Koron stood nearly seven feet, which made Ned look up as they talk.
"That must be the reason why Moloatiss get a liking to you."
"I doubt that."
"Why?"
"Gogmurch—the evolved goblin—Khiccaal, and your Moloatiss killed my former teammate," Ned said without a hint of fear. "Only I and a hunter survived—wasn't even sure if he will live. Why? Surely, they won't do it without your orders."
"I let them do what they want for the better of people."
The queen spun and let her back be facing Ned. She wore leather down her waist, and down her legs, but no boots to cover her feet.
"So you killed hunters to fulfill what? Have you even killed innocent humans?"
"Have you killed a magical beast, Ned? Ned was it, right? Better 'human' I call you, makes no difference. So, have you, human?"
"Ned is my name," he said, "and yes, I've killed to survive."