บท 289: Optimized Compromise

'Alright, I can make your squad members disappear from their current positions and keep them away from you till you finish your test.'

Ronny shook his head before replying to Layla:

'That would just raise more suspicions in Lady Zee's mind. I would rather quit this test than risk something like getting an entire cultist organization breathing down my neck.'

Layla sounded angry when she replied to him next:

'You gutless man. My bold and manly master shouldn't have a scaredy-cat successor like you.

But I cannot ignore you either. Because it seems that you are the only half-blood left here.

I'm only allowed to assist in my limited capacity. Keep that in mind and tell me, what do you want me to do? I can't help you win the match with my participation if that's what you are asking.'

Ronny rolled his eyes when he heard Layla's childish standards in men that were not mindful about their own safety. He then tried to clear the air with his next words: