"What!" Nala jumped to her feet, fully aware that the conflict between Felix and Malcolm had started because of her.

"Damn it! Since when did the Crayden family become so aggressive? How dare they plan an assassination when the Saphira family is involved?" she exclaimed.

This also puzzled Alfie, as the Eight Great Martial Families typically favored strategy over brute force.

"Have Yvonne warn Felix to get out of there immediately," Nala ordered.

"Yes, miss!" Alfie rushed to comply.

Even though Felix had advanced significantly in his training, he was no match for a Crayden family elder. If they crossed paths, it would be certain death.

This was not what Nala had wanted at all. Her interest in Felix stemmed from his incredible potential—his dual mastery of both medicine and martial arts was extraordinary. She had been banking on his future growth to benefit her plans, but all would be lost if he died now.

"Felix, you absolutely cannot die," she whispered, clenching her fists.