Capítulo 216: Devil’s Companion - One (V)

Everyone's hearts were suspended, a fear that could not be extinguished by the intense heat spread throughout their souls. Some had already begun to tremble faintly, even closing their eyes, awaiting the arrival of destruction. 

However... 

"Ha, hahaha... hahahaha!" 

They were not consumed by the fire of tyranny, instead, they heard... the laughter of Evora? 

"So that's it... I wondered why Ansel would plead for you, even making a bet with me." 

Evora, seemingly amused, was slightly cheered up. She lifted her head slightly and said, "He bet that you would surrender voluntarily. If you did, I would spare all of your lives." 

"Because I didn't think you would have the courage to surrender. It seems I underestimated you." 

Hendrik, who appeared calm but was extremely tense, also breathed a sigh of relief. 

Lord Ansel, as you expected...