You can see, this time the Dragon Lady remained silent for quite a while, her expression continually changing, as if she was on the verge of an outburst several times.

But in the end, she somehow managed to hold back, saying, "Since it is Lady Catherine on behalf of the King's court detaining Yorkshire, then... very well, indeed Yorkshire needs to be taught a lesson, after all, he did violate the no-fly zone law around the King's court earlier..."

In her life, there are probably very few times she has had to swallow her pride like this. Every word the Dragon Lady uttered felt as if it was squeezed out from between her teeth.

After speaking, she glanced again in the direction of the interior of the King's court.

Still, no sign of the King from the King's court appeared.

"Phew..." Dean Charlie and Susan exchanged a glance, both breathing a sigh of relief.

Standing from the position of the Warm Fire Commerce Association, they didn't actually hope to escalate the situation further. Just like now—gaining the upper hand, and then continuing negotiations with the King's court while "Yorkshire is in our captivity"—this is actually the most ideal outcome.

Don't look at how the Dragon Lady on the opposite side is now enduring and conceding; the Magic Guild behind her is still that terrifying behemoth.

Facing such an opponent, one must not be impatient, but take it one bite at a time.

"Hmm, this is probably the best resolution at present," Andrew also let out a breath, exchanging a glance with Barbara. Only Havier was still muttering, "Huh? It's just over like this? Now we have the advantage here..."

"So are we really going to endure just like this?" The Flame Turtle, upon hearing the Dragon Lady's statement, tilted its head in surprise and asked in a low voice, "Yorkshire is supposed to participate in the two-on-two negotiation contest, but if he's captured, what about the negotiation contest?"

To the Magic Guild, this is a problem that must be addressed.

The previously inattentive Capella, after Andrew captured Yorkshire, seemed finally interested in the current situation. In contrast, Catherine's dazzling appearance did not evoke much reaction from the First Saintess of the Magic Guild.

At this moment, both Capella and the Flame Turtle were looking to the Dragon Lady.

They saw the Dragon Lady wave her hand, indicating she had no intention to say anything more, her old face gloomy, and then she strode forward.

The direction was clear—

The drawbridge slowly lowering to allow entry into the King's court.

Catherine did not say whether she would release him, and the Dragon Lady did not ask.

She directly walked onto the drawbridge and boldly entered the King's court, not even glancing at Yorkshire, who was in Andrew's grasp!

This ability to pick up and let go surprised Andrew somewhat, and he became secretly vigilant.

"Damn it..." The Flame Turtle gritted its teeth, feeling very frustrated yet helpless, having no choice but to follow.

The relationship between him and the Dragon Lady was much like the professional partnerships of Cook and Sally, Rose and Fleur.

And it was primarily centered around the Dragon Lady.

The reason why the Flame Turtle's defense is so formidable? Half comes from talent and disposition, the other half comes from the Dragon Lady.

The Dragon Lady, in her style as an Earth Fire Mage, is extremely inclined towards offense, and hence needs a defense master like the Flame Turtle.

Conversely, when the Dragon Lady has no further plans, there is nothing the Flame Turtle alone can do.

He is of the same tier as that Warrior Chief; even if he excels at defense, he should not be easily breached by Catherine, but he cannot rely on being struck to recapture Yorkshire, right? He can only follow the Dragon Lady and enter the King's court together.

Moreover, feeling genuinely stifled, when crossing the drawbridge, the Flame Turtle did not look at Catherine.

Instead, he gave Andrew a glance, his eyes carrying a hint of chill.

In the Flame Turtle's view, while Lady Catherine's appearance indeed ultimately decided the outcome of the clash before the King's court, the turning point in events was still the moment Andrew defeated Yorkshire.

Or rather: "When the King has not shown up, temporarily yielding to Catherine is not unacceptable. The real hurt lies in Yorkshire being captured! This... this directly affects the upcoming negotiation contest."

Even now, the Flame Turtle did not quite understand: how exactly did Yorkshire lose to Andrew?

Could it be that Andrew's frontline combat power is truly on par with his rear support capabilities?

His mind was a whirl of thoughts, ultimately shaking his head, his expression returning to calm.

A person who can cultivate to his tier, which one of them does not have a steadfast spirit?

"If Yorkshire is captured and unable to participate in the negotiation contest..."

Flame Turtle pondered to himself, "We'll have to call Tiago over from Wildfire Territory, won't we..."

Just like that, the Dragon Lady and Flame Turtle, one after the other, crossed the drawbridge and entered the King's court.

Who would have imagined that the once arrogant Dragon Lady, riding in on a Molten Giant Dragon, is the same person now walking silently into the King's court under Catherine's quiet oversight?

"Hmm?" Andrew's expression suddenly changed.

Seeing the Dragon Lady and Flame Turtle enter the King's court, Capella also stepped onto the drawbridge.

Yet halfway across, Capella stopped, looked at Catherine, and said, "You are quite formidable."

At this moment, not only Andrew, but also Barbara, Dean Charlie, and the Frost Guards brought by Catherine on the city wall, all had peculiar expressions on their faces.

Even a fool could see that the Magic Guild had suffered a thorough and humiliating defeat.

Yet Capella, as the defeated party, showed no sign of dejection but instead... was laughing.

Yes, Capella, who had been inattentive until Andrew captured Yorkshire, now had a smile on her face and her eyes were gleaming.

This formed a stark contrast with the Dragon Taming Lady and Flame Turtle, who had vanished into the Royal Court!

Faced with such a Capella, even Catherine's eyes revealed a hint of surprise as she said, "You truly are quite impressive."

"Why am I impressive? I didn't do anything." On her overly youthful and somewhat juvenile face, Capella showed a hint of embarrassment.

Turning her gaze, she looked at Andrew, "The gaze of scrutiny I felt three days ago, it was you, right?"

She was naturally referring to Andrew's actions during the healing of Orleans at the Shield of Flowing Fire.

Dean Charlie, Barbara, and the others were aware of this.

Catherine was momentarily taken aback, feeling a bit puzzled.

Mostly because of Capella's wording—"the gaze of scrutiny"—it was really easy to misunderstand.

It sounded like Andrew somehow peeked at the Magic Guild's First Saintess three days ago!

"Yes, it was me." Andrew nodded, "I was the one three days ago."

Catherine: "..."

And then Barbara's voice was heard: "Oh sister, it's not what you think! Three days ago, Andrew was at the Shield of Flowing Fire, helping heal Orleans, and in doing so, traced Capella's residual power on Orleans back to Capella's location."

Catherine raised an eyebrow, "Such a thing?" She looked at Andrew, who hadn't said or done much since his arrival, her gaze subtly changed.

Capella also looked at Andrew and asked, "During the negotiation duel, the one-on-one battle, will you represent the Warm Fire Commerce Association? Or is it your sister here?"

She glanced at Barbara and then showed a shy smile on her face typical of a young girl, "Sister was staring at me so fiercely just now, I felt like you've looked me over completely."

This time, it was the Frost Guards on the city wall who had peculiar expressions on their faces.

One might immediately think that Capella was referring to Barbara's strong pupil power, the "Pupil Witch" fame, which is prominent not only among the young generation in the Flame Realm but is well known even here in the Royal Court due to Catherine's influence.

But a girl saying to another girl "you've looked me over completely"...

Hmm…

Andrew shook his head, expressionless, "No comment."

Naturally, he wouldn't foolishly reveal his side's formation plan by saying "it's not me but Barbara in the one-on-one battle."

Barbara, however, thought for a moment and said, "It's me. I'm the one representing the Commerce Association in the one-on-one. What about you? Is it you representing the Magic Guild?"

"Of course." Capella nodded, "Then please guide me, sister. As for you, Andrew..."

Capella spoke softly, yet her words finally revealed a confidence distinct from but equally strong as Catherine's, "In the one-on-one, it's a pity I can't spar with you, Andrew. But regardless, during the two-on-two, I will certainly get to face you both, right?"

Andrew swung the captured Yorkshire in his hand, saying, "Your battle partner has already been captured, so are you planning to call in the Second Saint Son or even the First Saint Son to team up with you against Barbara and me?"

"That... should be fine." Capella still smiled, "You two are quite formidable, but I feel like I should be able to handle both of you by myself."

Andrew: "?"

He opened his mouth but was momentarily at a loss for how to respond.

Thinking, after all this, the biggest braggart among the four from the Magic Guild is not the Dragon Taming Lady nor Yorkshire, but Capella? Truly, people can't be judged by appearances, girl, does your family know you're this bold?

The people inside and outside the Royal Court all had peculiar expressions, for it was clear Capella was not just making bold statements after a loss but genuinely believed she could handle Andrew and Barbara both!

If Yorkshire had been the one to say that, others would simply think it was a joke.

For Tier Four prodigies, the difficulty of a one-vs-two... is essentially impossible.

Yet recalling Capella's recent achievements—not only did she completely defeat the Warm Fire Commerce Association's Orleans, but she also remained unscathed afterward—many couldn't help but become vigilant: Is she truly different from other Tier Four prodigies?

It seemed Capella had more to say.

But the voice of the Dragon Taming Lady came from within the Royal Court: "Enough, Capella."

Capella stuck out her tongue before leisurely walking into the Royal Court.

Andrew remained silent, watching Capella's departure. The reason he didn't say more was that he preferred to speak through actions. You claim you can handle both of us? Alright, let's see then, it would be foolish not to take advantage of what's offered, just don't complain about unfairness when you can't win!

So Andrew just silently watched Capella, and this time, he didn't see that vague giant dragon silhouette trailing behind her.

"Hey..." Barbara suddenly spoke as Capella's figure was about to vanish into the doorway at the end of the drawbridge.