Chapter 8

Dane's appearance broke the stalemate here. Quint, who had been hiding, also emerged. He walked up to Dane and asked a question.

"Where's your partner? I know her."

"If we hold you here, will she show up?"

"???"

When did such a legend start circulating in the industry?

Using the emperor to command the feudal lords, using Dane to threaten me? It's all Kirin's fault. No, it's all because of my love-addled brain from before. Indeed, emotions are truly poison in this profession.

"She's dead," Dane lowered his voice, suddenly laughing like a madman. "Even if she were alive, she wouldn't come to save me. This trick of yours won't work."

As if remembering something.

Not long ago, Kirin used this very tactic and nearly captured me. It's not useless, Dane.

It was effective back then, but it's impossible for it to work now.

"Besides, she's dead. Killed by Kirin. No, I'm the one who got her killed."

Dane shed tears of anguish as he fell silent. Quint was shocked to hear this news.