Chapter 89 - Surprise

Lucas and his friends exchanged uneasy glances. Ethan and Irene had realized they were used as bait, the revelation of their survival and the dragon's defeat was something they had not anticipated.How can these two people able to kill that creature? They are dunbfounded.The chamber's tense atmosphere grew thicker with every passing moment.Lucas trying to mask his shock with a veneer of confidence. He stepped forward. His lips curled into a smile."Well, well. It seems you two are harder to get rid of than we thought," he said. "What do you want now, Ethan?"Ethan's eyes narrowed slightly, but his expression remained calm. "What I want is simple," he replied, his voice steady and cold. "I want the Gear. And I want answers.""You think you can just walk in here and demand things? We outnumber you, five to two," Elena scoffed, crossing her arms over her chest.Lila smirked, her hand resting on the hilt of her sword. "You're not in a position to make demands. We've got the upper hand."