“We deserve to die!”

“Please, please forgive us just this once.”

The mercenaries bowed their heads and spoke in a trembling voice. Raven looked down at them and spoke.

“I heard that you said I used underhanded methods in cutting off the arm of Toleo Arangis in Leus.”

“That’s…”

“And that the battle in Sisak was exaggerated.”

“……”

The two mercenaries looked down miserably.

“Now that you’ve experienced it for yourself, what do you think? Is it exaggerated?”

“Oh, no! Absolutely not!”

They jerked their heads back up and responded.

“As long as you know. Hey.”

Raven let off a smirk while calling out. The young man hurried over from a distance.

“Let them go.”

“What?”

“Did you not hear me? Release them.”

“Yes, sir.”

The young man felt a chill as Raven’s blue eyes pierced into him. Wordlessly, he took out his dagger and cut the rope that was binding the mercenaries. After finally being freed, the mercenaries stood up while groaning in pain from the beatings. They were hesitant to take any action, so they stood in their spots while stealing small glances at Raven.

Raven glanced at Irene, then spoke to the mercenaries. 

“Originally, your crimes would have called for the death...