The dense forest was quiet and serene.
Beneath the shadows of the trees, Garna and Bale seemed to be communicating.
Even so, their focus never left Colin, who was half-lying on the ground.
Colin was doing the same, waiting for the next move from Garna and Bale.
He had already prepared for the worst. If Garna and Bale decided to attack, he would have to face them no matter what troubles might follow!
From a distance, there were prying eyes from Renee, Demi, and Nasi.
Garna and Bale paid them no attention, just as they had not chosen to deal with these maids first—it would just be a matter of convenience once they handled Colin.
"Hand over anything of value you have, and maybe we'll spare you."
After a brief silence, Garna, disguised, watched Colin and spoke in a mechanical voice that revealed no gender.
Colin sighed with relief upon hearing this… the situation was moving in the direction he had hoped.
