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In a moment of rigidity, Mev asked, "What do you mean by that cannot be allowed?"
"There's still a contract between you and me that hasn't been completed," replied Ian.
"It means that I am breaking the contract, Ian," said Mev.
Ian shook his head slightly. "I have never once broken a contract due to a client's circumstances. Once I accept a contract, it's not my place to question it."
Looking directly at Mev, he added, "I’m sorry for what has happened. But I cannot make an exception."
Mev's divine power wavered. It seemed she had never considered Ian might respond this way. Philip and Miguel felt the same, staring at Ian with their mouths agape in shock. However, Ian had more to say.
"And I have never let a client who unilaterally breaks a contract or withholds payment go without facing consequences. So, if you decide to break our contract..." Ian tightened his grip on his sword.
"We will have to fight. Until one of us dies," said Ian firmly.
"That's...." Mev trailed off.
"It shouldn't be difficult, right? According to you, you're going to kill many others anyway. What's one more to the list? Of course..." Ian's gaze swept over Mev. Her damaged shoulder guard. Her trembling, exhausted hands.
"You could be the one that ends up dead."
The divine power quietly subsided....
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