"Of course Bil gets some, there's no need to ask," laughed Bolton.
In the back of Bolton's mind, he was hiding his true thoughts and reaction from the party. *He actually offered to stay behind? What did they agree to pay him… Seeing what shape he's in after retreating is probably the most honest test of his strength, like when he saved Jash and tanked the superior elemental's strongest attack head-on…*
At the same time, Zac's mind was also running wild. He kept replaying the scene of Bil saving Jash and even throwing Jash to safety while also tanking a diamond bounty attack. *... If he's that strong, he could've just killed that wyvern back there. But he let me do it instead? … Should I ask Nelphy how strong he really is?*
"I have no idea." Nelphy's voice caught both Zac's and Bolton's attention right away.
Zac fumbled while responding, "What do you–"
"Are you talking about Bil?" Bolton asked for clarification.
