Rena lifted her gaze, locking her eyes onto his with a mixture of astonishment and anger brewing within her.

As if she had just heard a preposterous joke, she softly repeated, "I am more important than Elvira?"

Waylen's countenance grew grave, his demeanor matching the weight of his words.

Rena's smile waned slightly as she recalled his involvement in an economic dispute on Elvira's behalf.

“Since you claim that I am of greater importance, then I demand that you cease aiding her," she retorted.