Kid Gloves (Part 1)

"Say that again." Salaark appeared out of thin air, cutting Crank short. "Say that again to my face if you dare."

"I-"

"You dare threaten my blood under my roof?" A violent white aura engulfed the children, protecting them from the Hyperion's killing intent and snuffing his own aura.

"Technically, this is the Kingdom and the house belongs to Lith." Crank managed to say in a whimper.

"You idiot. I'm the Blood Desert. Wherever I go that's the capital of my domain!" Then, Salaark turned to Aran and Leria with the sweetest smile. "Go inside, kids, and warn the others that no one has to come out until I'm done."

"Yes, Grandma." The kids sniffled, hugging her leg for comfort and extending Crank's sentence further.

"Now you can start praying." Once Aran and Leria closed the door, the Overlord stretched her hands and neck, making them pop.