Taunt

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He then turned to the Viscount. "And as for your offer, clearly, I don't have a need for your ring. But I appreciate it," Leo said to the Viscount. In response, he sighed.

"Well, I really didn't want it to come to this. But you offered me no choice," he said with a glum tone. He clearly had something to do but didn't like that he had to choose that option. Both Leo and Elise were confused. Did he have some trick under his sleeve that he hadn't displayed yet?

A metal spike came flying toward Leo and Elise. Leo grabbed Elise and dove out of the way. He then looked at the Viscount in surprise.

"So you gave up on trying to defend the girl?" He asked him.

"Yes. If you are planning on keeping her as a shield, then I can't help it," Greendove said.