[I didn't actually want you to do it]—The lawless boy almost blurted out this complaint, nervously eying their only hope of escape, the hostage human shield. He confirmed that Vince was just shocked and not physically harmed, then cautiously gestured to the guards behind him with his stiff hand. The mixed-blood child couldn't help but sigh in admiration, the human boy's magic attack was executed just right.
"Hurry—!"
He clenched his teeth in desperation, and just before he fell into unconsciousness, pain brought him back to his senses. His-purple eyes stared intently at Vince, who was slumped on the ground, soiled in his own filth.
"If you don't want to die, open the gate!"
Understanding Roland was at his limit, the half-beastman boy suppressed his fear and screamed at him.
