'That has to be the case…'

Darryl smiled lightly as he replied, emphasizing each word.

"Back when the Nine Heavens Emperor had married Princess Dorothy to me, I lived at the Jade Fairy Garden. I mistakenly stumbled into Empress Heidi's room one night. It was too dark, and Empress Heidi thought I was you. Guess what she said to me?'

As he spoke, Darryl's expression was serious as he paid close attention to Master Magaera's reaction.

Sure enough, Master Magaera was frightened at once. "What di