Nikolas and co. - They're not....

I was looking at him directly in the eye and the moment I said that they'll be in my fold regardless of what happens made him flinch. The others around me were also shocked from the words that came out of my mouth.

"W-whoa! Y-you can't just do that! We're still-" then I interrupted him.

"Still what? What difference does it make whether you are here on this island group or in the other island group? Are you doing something important at that island group? If yes, why are you here in a rescue mission with not even half a plan? Tell me." I said.

He pursed his lips and he looked down on the ground. Alexei was scratching his head and the rest were waiting for him to answer.