"Gerard!"
Watching the tall figure leading a horse from a distance, Earl Anne broke into a smile.
Without any hesitation, the earl turned around and positioned himself behind Mrs. An Lu, with his long sword resting on the lady's throat, and then he called out, "Stop there."
Jason halted in his steps, glancing at the other party.
His gaze focused primarily on the crystal in the other's hand.
Then, he scanned the slumbering Defense Army.
He already had an inkling of what was happening.
"As per our agreement."
"I came alone."
Jason mimicked Gerard's tone.
"Of course!"
"You would certainly come back!"
"Who else would you be if not Gerard?"
After Earl Anne finished speaking, he raised the crystal in his hand, his eyes turning towards the unconscious Defense Army.
"I am willing to trade one third of their lives, their freedom, in exchange for your inability to use the 'Flame' ability for one hour."
"Do you agree?"
