C773 What Kind of Background Do You Have?(2)

"If we die, you'll be forever trapped here with no chance of escape," Mariatu declared, undaunted. "As long as I'm alive, I represent a sliver of hope for you. Would you really kill me?"

Ancient Shadow was left at a loss for words by her challenge. It took him a moment to collect himself, and when he did, his tone had softened considerably. "There's no sense in us bickering like this