Bab 275: Mercenary [3]

Of course, Brandon had known the entire time. The moment he had met Ivan, a sense of recognition had washed over him.

It was for that reason, why Brandon had barely interacted with him.

Most probably, he was instructed to keep a close eye on Belle, and allow the circumstances to flow naturally.

Circumstances regarding Belle's death.

He was strong. He should've been able to hold the Wraith back for a bit, just enough for Belle and the rest of the Imperial Army to retreat safely.

However, he pretended to freeze and allowed the Wraith to kill Belle.

"P-Primordials? The hell are you—"

"I have it here."

Brandon held up a recording device.

"Ciel's last words before she—"

Tzz—

At that moment, bolts of electricity surged within Ivan, and he disappeared from Brandon's peripheral vision, his fist appearing before him.