Old Business

The young men formed a circle around the two girls and the mages. Their attitude was clear. They would not submit easily.

Anfey turned to Ozzic and asked, "Is there anyone important above us?"

Ozzic shook his head.

"Alright," Anfey said. "Leave us."

Ye glanced at Anfey, then left quietly with his men. He waved his hand and the mercenaries in his inspectorate began shoving the patrons out of the tavern as well.

"This is your last chance," Anfey said, raising his arm and summoning a raging storm of elements.

Even without the help of the ring, Anfey knew that the most powerful of the group should be the woman Ozzic had beaten. She was more powerful than Ozzic and was just pretending to be defeated. Even if he destroyed the tavern, she would still survive. He just needed to leave one person alive.