A surge of overwhelming power swept across the place where Thraxxis had stood. In an instant, he was obliterated—vanishing without a trace into the depths of the Sky Star Forest.
"Do you want to save him?"
A voice—both gentle and commanding—sounded by Nina's ear.
She lifted her head, but saw nothing. "You can save him?"
Though she had already given Yanai medicine, his breathing remained faint and fragile. She knew this was no ordinary wound—it wouldn't heal so easily.
"Yes," Eldros replied calmly. "Would you like to make a deal with me?"
"Can you save him first?"
Yanai's life hung by a thread, and Nina could not hide her worry. As for any bargain, that could wait—there would be time to negotiate later, and if it failed, they could deal with that then.
"Very well."
Eldros did not haggle. With his power, killing a beastman would be effortless—and in truth, he had no intention of making things difficult for them.
