Commander Ashley stopped her freezing aura immediately. She did not doubt the man's words that he would kill Captain Knight Lucas if she did not control her freezing aura.
"Release the prince and the other hostages, then we will hand over the four cities to you!" Commander Ashley said her terms, "We can form a contract if you don't trust me!"
As long as the Prince was in their hand, her hands were tied. Commander Ashley was well aware of this so she prioritized the prince's safety first. On top of that, a direct confrontation was not the solution either.
Native or not, the man could not be underestimated even though his level was lower than her. But she was confident to win the battle if the fight broke out. She was not alone. She had seven Captain Knights on her side, excluding Captain Knight Lucas who had become a hostage.
