The man was Aquila.
Eagle's Leader.
He left his group after noticing that Evelyn had reentered the dining room by herself.
This was a chance for him to meet Emir privately.
After all…
Today wasn't only for celebration.
But business as well.
And it was the only reason why he was invited in the first place.
"So? Will you do it?"
Aquila looked up, his gaze meeting Faye's.
They exchanged warm smiles.
He then looked back down.
Emir's face was ice cold.
Quite the contrast.
"Yeah, your team looks up to snuff… I'm willing to place my bet on you."
"And I'm 'willing' to provide Alex's head."
"..."
"..."
They stared silently at each other for a while.
And Aquila was the first to blink.
How? Or rather, why?
Well, an Aether construct with the shape of a spear threatened to pierce his eyes.
It soon disappeared as Emir snapped his fingers.
"That's good."
