C44 CHAPTER44

"Ahh, steadfast in your promise? Expect me to trust you? I'm familiar with the old wisdom - never let a tiger return to its mountain," Aino sneered. Turning her gaze towards one of the younger survivors, she added, "One of your comrades will come with me. The remaining two of you shall wait. If this companion of yours proves uncooperative, well, the loss will be yours."

"But don't comply