Friend?

Emery was shocked to see Ronan, the Serpent Supreme, captured by Ishtar. The man had his arms chained, guarded by two magus guards as he walked casually into the room with a smile. The sight was jarring; a Supreme Magus restrained yet exuding an air of nonchalance.

Ronan looked directly at Emery and said, "My good friend… You are finally here… I have been waiting… I mean… they locked me up for five days… please tell them to release me."

Emery was speechless. The situation seemed absurd. A Supreme Magus being captured so easily was hard to believe. It was clear he had allowed himself to be captured on purpose. Emery couldn't fathom why Ronan would subject himself to this charade, nor could he understand how Ishtar could be fooled by such poor acting.

Ishtar, however, seemed entirely unfazed. Showing her superiority, she declared, "Your friend here was the one who embarrassed me that day! He will die because of you!"