"AGARES!" several people inside the tavern shouted—mainly adventurers who were after his head for money.
Agares flinched at the ambush. He raised his sword and activated the shield summoned by Shadepiercer.
A massive hammer strike slammed into his body, launching him backwards and crashing him into a civilian's home.
"What are you doing?! Aren't you afraid of Milenia's threat?!" Leon shouted.
"Tch!"
"None of us fear that whore," said a man from another adventurer party.
"We'll kill Agares right here, even if it means sacrificing an entire city!" he declared.
He wasn't alone—four other members of his party stood with him.
Silva turned and looked at Leon. He turned and met her gaze.
"Agares is my friend. Please… help me talk to him."
Leon looked into Silva's face—flushed, eyes brimming with tears, her body trembling. All she wanted was to speak with Agares.
