Beyond the Divorce

The way I spoke wasn't an act but my instinctive reaction. "I won't spare anyone who dares harm my loved ones, no matter who they are."

Even Tristan looked at me in astonishment after I said that.

"Navi kills recklessly for his own gain. He targeted my father and harmed my foster parents. Why should I let him continue to live?" I pressed Millard aggressively.

"Hmph! How ridiculous. Besides, Navi's cunning. Do you think he doesn't know about the fierce conflict within his ranks? Do you really think he values you by sending you to do this? You're overestimating yourself," I sneered. "He's just using you as a scapegoat, nothing more. You..."

I gestured toward his henchmen, saying ominously, "You're just his expendable pawns. He doesn't give a damn about your lives."

"Do you think you understand him? Aren't you being a little too arrogant?" Millard still struggled, but I was sure he was just looking for a more solid excuse for himself.

to show us some respect. Crushing Navi would be like squashing an ant. Let's

we were saying, glanced at Millard in approval. There was urgency in his eyes,

here immediately. Were you planning to capture me and present me to Navi for glory?

look at him and started

what you said true? Navi has

abandoning my pleading tone. I felt that unless got tough with him, he would was deceiving him. Talking

backers. They're just driven by self-interest. If Navi loses his value to them, would they still be

not, you'll still be his

do you mean?" Millard asked. I almost burst out laughing. I could see

admire my own

eyes were full of