The chaos paused for a moment; many people glared hostilely at Kanae. The ninth branch would be in deep trouble if Reuben were to die.

The armed bodyguards took a deep breath; they took off the safeties of their guns and pointed them at Kanae’s weak spots, ready to fire at any time.

“Let Elder Reuben go!”

“You’re not worthy to hold Elder Reuben hostage!”

“If you don’t let him go, we’ll kill you right now!”

The higher-ups and bodyguards gathered their courage to speak.

Meanwhile, Reuben man