In the dim environment, the Disaster Swords walked behind Josef, and the echoes of their footsteps were heard vaguely.
However, Stake walked through the crowd and went in front of Ricky.
"Wait." Stake stared at Thales, who was detained by Marina beside her, puzzled. "Are you bringing him down there? You know that we can wait for you here, right?"
Thales furrowed his eyebrows. He noticed that many of the mercenaries moved indistinctly to surround them.
Ricky turned and shot a glance at Stake. "All of you did very well and saved us a lot of trouble, Stake." He pressed down on Stake's shoulder. "But I also know that all of you are going all-out and being cooperative because of this hostage in our hands."
Stake's expression stiffened.
"In another situation, you might not be acting like this. Now, you can either choose to walk with us, or stay here and wait for me."
