The way I spoke wasn't an act but my instinctive reaction. "I won't spare anyone who dares harm my loved ones, no matter who they are."

Even Tristan looked at me in astonishment after I said that.

"Navi kills recklessly for his own gain. He targeted my father and harmed my foster parents. Why should I let him continue to live?” I pressed Millard aggressively.

"Hmph! How ridiculous. Besides, Navi's cunning. Do you think he doesn’t know about the fierce conflict within his ranks? Do you really think he values you by sending you to do this? You're overestimating yourself," I sneered. "He's just using you as a scapegoat, nothing more. You..."

I gestured toward his henchmen, saying ominously, "You’re just his expendable pawns. He doesn't give a damn about your lives.”

"Do you think you understand him? Aren't you being a little too arrogant?" Millard still struggled, but I was sure he was just looking for a more solid excuse for himself.

"Arrogant? Navi is just a rat in Bermuda. Even A