This was a choice of life or death.
Or perhaps, as the mercenary captain said, this was a deadly trap from the start.
"What... should I do?"
Layne's mind was in turmoil.
He never expected the other party to make a move against him at this moment!
However, this was also something that could be anticipated.
After all, the City Lord's youngest son had been coveting the position of the Broken Blade Knights' Captain for quite some time in secret.
And based on the current situation, the other party had clearly been plotting this all along.
"Even so, I will still stand by my faith - to protect the weak, even if it's the last time in my life."
Realizing this, Layne's hesitating gaze became resolute once again.
Without any hesitation, he drew his bow and arrow, aiming directly at the Rock Horned Wolf King charging towards several mercenaries.
