A disturbing silence lasted a few seconds after the whale's serious words. Old Dyen heard everything and returned to laugh sinisterly, but this time, he laughed while closely watching the flaming Qi around Almin. That power didn't diminish at all; if he ran now, he still wouldn't survive easily.
"What? Do you think there's a free lunch? I remember saying that I would rescue her from the old man, not that I would save her. I'm not a hero or a protagonist who saves people," the whale spoke indifferently. But Ruri, on their shoulder, narrowed her eyes; her master was lying.
"A pet isn't worth this trouble. Show me that you're worth it; I'll only give you this chance," he finished, looking at Almin and crossing his arms behind his back.
