'Sh*t!'
Esmond cursed internally as he activated the strongest defensive artifact in his possession, blocking the brunt of the Crystal Dragon's attack.
This was his life saving item, and it could only be used once before it disappeared completely. He knew that right now was the time, so he didn't bat an eye and endured the powerful blow that had turned the other soldiers, who were not behind him into crystal statues.
"Stop! Don't you care if the daughter of the Saint dies?!" Esmond asked as soon as the Crystal Dragon finished its breath attack.
"As a matter of fact… No," Keoza replied. "I don't care about her."
The Crystal Dragon's reply made Esmond's blood turn cold because he didn't expect that creature before him didn't care whether their hostage lived or died.