Drake parried Tess's nails with his sword. He instantly appeared by her side and hit at the back of her neck with a knifehand strike. Just like the heretic, her eyes rolled back and she fainted. Drake held her body from falling down and slowly laid her down on the ground.
"Don't worry. I was not trying to harm her." Drake said, looking towards Anna. She sighed out in relief. For a moment she was petrified, thinking Drake would cut Tess down.
"Move these two to the interrogation room and I'll take the girls with me." Anna ordered the enforcers behind her back, that had just arrived with the head.
"But lady Anna, the girls should be…"
"Don't worry captain Grim. I'll be taking responsibility for them." Drake said in a solemn tone.
"A-Ah…yes, lord Drake." Grim bowed and didn't say more.
"Should we shift the girls to the family house in the city, lady Anna?" Bren asked Anna.
"Yes. Let them stay in my room. Arrange a few more beds." Anna said.
