New Force

  When morning came, the first-person Ethan saw had been Maerys. She looked to be in a good mood. If anything, her first impression of Ivan had been a positive one.

"Your leader promised us that he will treat us well if we decide to work with him," Maerys said. "He didn't expect that we would fight alongside your allies, but he is more than satisfied with the information we have about this world."

"Good for you," Ethan said.

"That being said," Maerys added. "We would feel bad in leaving the fate of our world completely in your hands, so we decided that we are going to fight."

"I am not going to return your weapons," Ethan said. "Besides, you guys are specialized in weakening the monsters without damaging them. That won't be very useful against three armies."

"I am aware of it," Maerys nodded. "But your friends said that you can probably solve this problem."

"My friend?" Ethan frowned.