Chapter 164: Gustave's Arrival

Gustave's tone barely rose; even his questions sounded almost gentle. Yet that gentleness carried a crushing pressure that left Dominic Simpson struggling for air. Dominic rushed to explain himself. "Master Gustave, here's the thing. Evan Gates is slippery. To tighten our defenses and keep him from getting away, I brought in most of the martial artists from Chiville and the surrounding area. They're not as strong as you, of course, but they can serve as extra hands and slow him down if he tries...