“…Are you… suggesting we follow your earlier plan…?” asked Grand Elder as everyone exchanged worried glances.

“I am. It’s Gerald or us! Let’s release him!” replied Third Elder.

After a brief pause, Jaxen eventually slammed his hands against the table before yelling, “…Fine! If anything goes wrong, we’ll just bear the consequences! Let us proceed with the plan!”

“…I agree!” added Grand Elder with a nod. This was a matter of life and death.

After a lengthy discussion, the group of men got