Andrew used the greatsword to lift Gaia's trembling chin. He grinned and said, "You know what? You're getting up there in years, and honestly, you're nothing special to look at. And yet here you are, acting all high and mighty!"

He continued, "But you got one thing right: a man like me should be sharp and calculating. If I wasn't sharp, would I have the balls to walk into the City of Hope?"

Gaia's throat bobbed as she swallowed hard, nearly wetting herself. "S-Sir, please! Have mercy…"

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