"You were quite a tough opponent. I will remember your name, Ash Burn, for you are the only one who managed to push me this far and leave me in this state. For that, I would even commend you."
Ash said nothing. He only stared back at him, his silence heavier than any reply could have been.
Chuckling, Roan kicked Eclipse from Ash's hands. The jian slid across the ground, coming to rest a short distance away. Lowering himself, Roan crouched before Ash and looked into his eyes.
"You are about to die, but that is not my fault. I was only doing my job. Still, it is a pity… You are going to die with so many precious things in your grasp. Why not give them to me?"
Ash looked at him, his voice faint as he muttered. "Who was behind it…?"
