235 Luring

"Don't expect I would keep protecting you just because you said this," Arthur said as he saw Jonah gather the rest of their team. "My top priority is myself."

"Never was my intention," Doli replied with a nod and the two walked over toward Jonah so that he could explain their plan. 

After a few minutes of briefing, a bell rang to signify the beginning of the invasion. Jonah led the forces in a manner that made them confused. To the team's horror, they left the fortress for the eight nobles to protect as they went on patrolling. 

*** 

Rae thought about using her scarf to cloak her presence and infiltrate on her own, but the conversation she had with the teacher earlier made it impossible to do so. 

"This class is about teamwork; do you think I would allow you to go on by yourself?" Her teacher asked with a stunned expression. "It's not like I will stop you, but your merit points are going to be reduced."