Chapter 426 The Monk (2/2)

"The Trident has put a multi-million credit bounty on one of my most trusted partners I took that as a casus belli severe enough to warrant a response"

"That is reasonable" Monk nodded stiffly "And we care little of these labs They are the Italian prong's property What we care for is him"<readnovelfullcom></readnovelfullcom>

Monk pointed at Shuten Doji His hand unfurled fro that it was entirely cybernetic, all

"My prisoner" Aldrich emphasized the word 'my'

"Your prisoner," repeated Monk, calm Unperturbed

Like Z, 22, and Emrys, Monk was one of few individuals that Aldrich could read little to nothing about frouage and voice were also controlled to give away nothing, honed to a stillness rereat mountain that withstood eons of pressure fro behind Aldrich on either side of him Ace faced Otakemaru Stella faced Yuki

Yuki narrowed her eyes at Stella before tilting her head away, as if to say that Stella was not worth her time

Otake deep with a bestial ruine There did not seeht in the man He looked and feltman

"It is our principle to never leave a Sword behind," said Monk, breaking the tense silence "Whether that principle will lead to violence is a decision that is yours to a Aldrich? A reaper of souls It was fitting, at least

"But does your Sant to leave?" said Aldrich He projected his voice doards, toward Shuten Doji "Your Swords have co of yours behind for your freedom?"

"I will stay," said Shuten Doji with zero hesitation With that, Aldrich knew that Shuten Doji's daughter e

"No, you will not," said Monk "You will come with us That hter!" shouted Shuten Doji "I must stay to protect her!"

"You will come with us," repeated Monk, and that was all he said

"Or else I see It looks like conflict will be inevitable" Aldrichit one of his hands Yuki raised a brow at his scythe in interest

"Not inevitable Never inevitable" Monk motioned to Shuten Doji "We will take him That act does not have to include violence"

"You're asking us to just give him up for free?" said Stella "One of your best da you to consider your options carefully"

"What e get in return?" said Aldrich

"My goodwill," said Monk

"And is that worth anything?"

"More than you believe"