Chapter 438: Muddying the Waters

Esther Yale ignored the terror and frantic struggle spilling from Brett Scull's eyes. She lifted her longsword high, the blade poised to cleave down without mercy. "Wait!" Yves blurted, rushing to stop her. His gaze flicked like a knife between Esther and Brett as he said in a low, urgent voice, "Killing him might satisfy us for a moment, but the trouble afterward will never end." "Realpeak Sect is already hunting us down. If Brett Scull dies by our hands, why not keep him as a hostage instead?" Brett's...