52 Chapter 51 (1/2)

”That was fast,” Leon said.

”Way too fast... I heard that some people could contact the Emperor directly without even cellphones.” Ren massaged his eyebrows after sighing. ”It isn't something that can be used frequently... but I should have expected this would happen. We just cleared a difficult dungeon in half a day, after all.”

”Shall I escape?” Leon asked. ”What are the chances of him going to execute me?

”Honestly, I don't know,” Ren said. ”Although it is not much, basically, you alone secured a source of a powerful and magic hide to our country. The Frozen Dire Wolves hide can absorb the impact of bullets aside from those bonuses I spoke of earlier. If you feel insecure, you should escape, but…”

”You and your men will be penalized for it,” Leon said.

”… Yeah,” Ren hesitated.

Leon couldn't help but sigh. Maybe he and Ren were just overreacting, but in the end, they could be walking toward their deaths if they choose the wrong option. Japan had no allies, so Ren couldn't escape to anywhere, and he also didn't have the power to cross the ocean.

”What to do?”

In practical terms, Ren owed more to Leon that the inverse. So, Leon could leave Japan with a clear conscience that he didn't owe him anything, but he would feel a bad taste in his mouth since his actions would end up causing Ren's execution. However, he could avoid that if he plays his hand correctly. It would be troublesome, but it was better than act rashly and end up causing meaningless deaths.

”Well, let's go to Tokyo then.” Leon declared.

”Are you sure?” Ren asked.

”Yeah, in the end, I have to see with my own eyes if our countries can or can't become allies,” Leon explained. ”If things go south, I will make sure you won't suffer any repercussions.”

”… You have my thanks.” Ren bowed his head deeply.