Still, Jake didn't let the thrill of being alive cloud his judgment. As he watched the wisps of black smoke billowing skyward, his expression grew grim again.
"I'm grateful that you care about my well-being, but don't do that again." He chortled to the Playboy while staring somberly at the Nawai that had put him in a daze. "They didn't take you seriously before, but now even Bhuzkoc will have an eye on you. You may have shot yourself in the foot trying to avenge me."
Kyle scratched his head sheepishly, but he didn't look repentant in the least. From the hint of a smile lingering on his face... He was actually quite proud of himself. However, as he saw the worried look in his leader's eyes, he became conscious of the true significance of his act and began to sweat profusely.
