Arthur suddenly leaned back and laughed lightly. "Don't worry… I'll personally go to the auction today and capture those bastards for you. You don't have to worry."
Silence followed.
Yuichi slowly turned his head toward Arthur.
Arthur met his gaze.
For a brief moment—
The two stared at each other.
The air between them felt heavy, like an unspoken challenge had just been issued.
Then—
Yuichi smirked.
"Kid… I don't doubt your skills," he said calmly, "but my daughter's life is at stake here."
His tone shifted slightly.
"And that's why I want Yuna involved in this matter."
He looked toward Yuna.
"You'll help me, right… sis?"
Yuna smiled warmly.
"That's not even a question I need to answer, Yuichi," she said. "Of course, I will help you."
Yuichi and James both relaxed slightly.
A small smile appeared on their faces.
But before they could say anything—
Yuna's voice cut in.
Calm.
Sharp.
"But…"
The room froze again.
