"Alright, Ignoir, Reizel, help them. Putri and I will wait here," Aril said swiftly.
"Eh? Wait a minute. You mean you won't help us yourself?" asked a surprised Johan.
"Eh? Didn't we promise to help them?" Putri interjected with a disappointed expression.
Aril took a deep breath and exhaled. "I told you, I'm not ready for such a serious fight. The best thing I can give you is to lend the two of them. And if you manage to get your niece, and make it back here, I'll at least help you to escort you away from this city."
"Eh?! But it's still dangerous. What can they do?!" Asked Putri who looked worried.
"Of course it's a risky course of action, you might lose some of your subordinates before you can return here and they might still pursue. But I'll make sure, I'll help you as much as I can when you get back here," said Aril with confidence.
Johan was silent and contemplated the options Aril had given him while Zaskia and Ardi looked panicked.