I paused and watched Bron's reaction.
He was smiling, seeming to think I had already decided to let him go.
His confidence was apparent, but I stayed silent, letting the tension build...
As his patience wore thin, he asked, "So, will you let me go?"
I replied, "Yes, I will— but only if you tell me who send you all here?"
As soon as I asked, his expression changed completely.
Fear flashed in his eyes as he stammered, "S-sorry, but I can't do that."
Curious, I asked, "Why can't you tell me?"
He took a deep breath and explained, "I made a blood oath with someone, swearing never to reveal anything about him. If I break that vow, my body will explode, and I'll die. That's why I can't tell you anything."
I said, "Alright then, goodbye."
Bron looked confused and asked, "Huh? What do you mean, goodbye? Are you not going to—"
**BANG**
