Sage Hostage?

"No need to fill me in, Marcus. I already know what's there to know."

He looked at the empty patch of land where Edgar's forces stood and narrowed his eyes before commenting.

"I guess that's why they dared to show themselves. They have a reliable exit strategy ready. This complicates things."

Garos sighed before looking at Gregory. He smiled gracefully before addressing the enemy elf.

"Greg, you are not thinking of leaving early, are you? Now that you have blessed us with your uninvited presence, why not stay here forever?"

Gregory felt a chill down his spine when he met Garos' white eyes. Looking into them made him feel like he was drowning in a lake as deep as the sky above. As much as he tried to sound confident, Gregory's voice trembled as he answered.

"Sa… Sage Garos…. You have no business dealing with matters related to the two kingdoms. The rules of the Anfang Alliance clearly state that…"

Swoosh!