Ryan completely ignored the lascivious intent behind Ophelia's comment, maintaining a stony expression that didn't reveal even a hint of the agitation he had experienced just minutes before.
He decided to respond in kind, returning the verbal jab with the ironic calmness he usually showed before his enemies.
"It would have been an honor, of course." Ryan crossed his arms, sizing up the demon queen from head to toe.
"But do you really think you can keep up with a conversation like that? It wouldn't be easy for you. Even if you are a demon king."
Helen was the first to snap at Ryan's response, her face still a little flushed but recovering her usual aggressiveness.
"Ryan! Don't play along with this woman!" the warrior shouted while pointing her finger at Ophelia.
Mirian also intervened, albeit in a more subtle manner, letting out a sigh heavy with annoyance as she adjusted her gear.
