Andrew casually opened the cell door. As the loud thud echoed, Phantom Eye dropped to his knees without hesitation.

"Mr. Lloyd! I will follow your command—anytime, anywhere!" he said, bowing and knocking his head against the ground with utmost submission.

Andrew let out a cold laugh. "Funny… I remember you saying something about snapping my neck once your wounds healed, right?"

Phantom Eye broke into a cold sweat. "No, no, no! I swear—I'd never dare say anything like that! Total misunderstanding!"

Andrew replied coolly, "Relax. You're not even worth arguing with. You're free now. Come on out."

Phantom Eye stood up in disbelief. "Mr. Lloyd, are you really letting me return to Blumedale?"

Andrew looked at him like he was slow. "Which ear of yours heard me say you could leave?"

Phantom Eye's face instantly fell. "But… you said I was free?"

Andrew shrugged. "Yeah, I said you were free. I never said you could leave Jayrodale. That's not my problem if you misunderstood."

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