"This is Bridgedale. Aryadelle's laws can't touch me," David continued with a chuckle.

"Even if that's the case, someone's using news of our scandals to blackmail us into saving her! Release her this instant!"

"I won't," said David with a timber of finality in his voice. "I want her to extend my life. She's a medical genius. I'm sure she can come up with a way to prolong life!"

"Are you sure?"

"I am," said David.

"Then, don't touch her for now… You have to keep her alive," said Senator Kane