[Back At The Arena.]
Nadia smiled, a calm, deeply political expression that betrayed none of the internal pressure she was facing. She channeled her energy to project her voice, ensuring it reached every corner of the massive colosseum, and continued speaking:
"Lady Jessica, the Captain of the Sword Empire is my personal disciple, and also my adopted daughter."
"....?!"
Everyone was stunned, even those with her in the room were dumbfounded. The revelation of a formal adoption carried immense weight in Galaxy Fall, binding their lineages together and sharing certain familial privileges.
"It's true she doesn't have the powers to control such a creature to perfection. But it's rightfully hers... I know some of you are confused, so I will explain."
