Chapter 75: Chains and Confessions

Ace's POV

I approached the witch and Khaleed, who were now fully awake. Their eyes widened as they took in the sight of their allies—bound by magic chains, some with magic handcuffs on their wrists, and all with duct tape over their mouths to prevent them from speaking or casting spells.

I reached down and removed the duct tape from Khaleed's and the black-and-green-haired witch's mouths. The witch gasped for air, her eyes darting around in panic, while Khaleed glared at me, his jaw clenched.

"What are you gonna do to us?!" Khaleed demanded, his voice sharp but tinged with fear.

Before I could respond, Philip stepped forward, his tone calm but firm. "Where are the stolen items and the horses you took?" he asked, his eyes narrowing as he stared at the witch.

I shot him a sharp look. Even now, with everything going on, his mind was still on his stolen goods and horses?