General Grunt panicked and started to stutter as he trembled on his knees. "Those were fake rumors. The Princess is already arranged to marry Darryl and their wedding is just around the corner. How could I covet a woman who belongs to another man?"

Master Magaera pondered and said, "In that case, why don't you tell me why the Princess cares so much about your safety?"

The Princess committed a taboo by bringing a pure Yang body to Archfiend Antigonus for his rebirth in order to save General Grunt. Anyone else would be suspicious of that act.

General Grunt wiped off the sweat on his forehead and said softly, "Maybe… Maybe it was because the Princess saw that I've been loyal to His Majesty for so many years and did not have the heart to see me in trouble, and therefore came to my rescue."

At that point in time, he was extremely anguished. He was not able to admit his love for his beloved goddess, but he also needed to cover up his story with lies. That was indeed frustrating. However