Who would know the harm that might come to oneself after helping others? Before assisting someone else, one must protect oneself first!
"Then, as you two communicate, I'll go outside and keep watch!"
The lackey was a little excited as he spoke, retreating to the outside and even closing the door.
Edward walked up to George, completely unconcerned whether Aria Grant—moving further and further away—might run out or not.
"What have I got to be afraid of? I'm just curious, since Steve Harris also kidnapped you, did you say the same things to him? I guess not, so how do you think I'm worse than Steve Harris? Why should I let you threaten me like this?"
Indeed, George had never spoken those words to Steve Harris because Steve Harris seemed more like a man of few words who didn't give George a chance. Recalling that incident, Steve Harris had merely kicked him a few times before releasing him, so when did George have the chance to speak harshly?