Collateral Damage

Gerard heaved a sigh of relief.

No one died.

Now. Let's try roping him in.

Gerard stand up and approached Nagano who was trembling in fear.

He immediately stops exuding his aura and wore off the domineering aura of the [Jet Black Cape].

"Do you remember me?" Gerard asked Nagano as he raises his hand a [Numinous Ring] become visible. Then he walks on the opposite side and at last, the moonlight illuminates his face.

Nagano's eyes dilated wide and gasped.

"Y-You're the swordsman that asked me to forge the Numinous Ring!"

"Right." Gerard tersely replied and smile as he offer his hand which the latter accepted.

He then throws the Royal Guards a single glance before urging Nagano to retreat.

"It is not safe here."

Nagano produces a wry smile and responds. "Actually, there's no safe place for me here."

Gerard just walks on leading Nagano on the street and stops at a waiting shed and waited for a carriage.