Quintus paused, then nodded with a smile.

“Human?” Thea asked again.

Quintus’ face twitched. “Young Lady, do you mean to discriminate against us living beings like those Alcide beings do? Don’t forget, your husband is also a human.”

Thea chuckled upon seeing his near outburst. “Why are you so anxious? I didn’t say anything about you being a living being or a human.”

“You…” Quintus was about to speak when Emperor Qadeer interrupted him with a wave.

He turned to Thea and asked with a smile, “