Tryst Before Departure {R-18}

And that right there was the reason for Zayda's anger.

Evian had no idea what exactly had transpired between the Squad Commander and the Golden Child but he knew it was enough to rouse Zayda's competitive spirit which in itself was already an impressive feat for Astrid Renan even before Evian ever graced himself with the sight of her battle prowess because Zayda was undoubtedly the most powerful expert Evian had ever met.

Zayda Vi'thar was at the Sixth Order just like the Territorial Lords of Verdelen City but only Frida Renan (coincidentally, the Golden Child's Mother) could dare attempt to match Zayda in battle prowess and even then, Evian was almost absolutely sure the Renan Lordess would lose. Zayda just appeared that strong and yet, whenever she spoke of Astrid, she did so with a hint of inferiority that translated into an intense dislike that inched ever closer to being hatred.