Jorge seemed sincere, and Kara knew what he wanted. However, considering the many peculiarities of the island and the advantage of having Gordon on their side, it seemed wise to work together to weather the expected beast attack that night.

Pacing back and forth with a smile, Kara said, "Hmph, why are you here, Mr. Jorge? My words yesterday were not a joke."

"Ms. Kara, please don't misunderstand. Although I may have been an inconvenience, there is a reason. Tonight, we need to cooperate," Jorge replied. Despite being the pampered scion of his family, he was not a wastrel and had become quite adept at reading between the lines.

Kara was uneasy about the upcoming battle too. Though the island appeared deserted, she sensed many dangers lurking around them. For large islands with numerous immortals, beast attacks might be fierce but manageable. These islands often benefited from the attacks, harvesting materials and inner cores from the beasts. However, for small islands with few or wea