Chapter 227 - The Vault (2/2)

Many blue magical circles appeared on the ground, and big hands came out of the water. They grabbed the wounded members of the Dark Dogs, but they didn't twist them, just immobilized them.

Berta looked at her comrades in surprise and said stiffly, ”Who is here? Come out, and I'll have you in an instant!”

Immediately after her words, Evan came out of hiding, along with Roland. They stepped forward quietly. Berta prepared for the fight, for they were dressed in the uniforms of the members of the Paper Hydrangea.

”Roland, will you kindly cast that spell, we don't need those clothes anymore,” Evan said calmly.

His partner nodded, and a second later, the uniform was replaced by their usual clothes.

”We don't want to fight, how about negotiating?” Evan said with a slight smile on his face. He was sincere and tried to look as friendly as possible. He didn't want to fight Berta, she would probably kill him.

Berta frowned, she didn't like this situation.

<Hmm, it looks like he's telling the truth, but he took my men hostage anyway. And most importantly... they don't seem to belong to any organization.> Berta thought, looking at the water hands that Roland had summoned. If he decided to act, Berta's men would die in terrible agony. They would be crushed.

”What do you want? I hope you realize that I could cut your heads off at any moment.” Berta threatened, pointing her massive sword in Evan's direction.

”I suggest we split the loot, we wanted to steal the Paper Hydrangea just as much as you did. We didn't expect you to interfere, but we're willing to share.” Said Evan.

”AHAHAHAHAHAHA.” Berta suddenly laughed out loud.

”Are you out of your mind? Do you really think I'm an idiot? You're both at the stage - 'One-Point Star' and you only have one flame burning. There's no way you'd ever, ever beat the commander of the guards. You want to negotiate, fine. How about this: you let my comrades go and get out of here. In return, I will let you live.”

Berta didn't expect anyone other than them to want to robber the 'Paper Hydrangea,' but when she saw Evan and Roland's 'Pillars of Soul,' she knew she had nothing to fear. Naturally, she wouldn't even consider Evan's proposed deal; in her opinion, it was the ravings of a madman. She had no intention of sharing such treasures with anyone.

Berta was second in command of the Dark Dogs and had been to their vault often. She knew how much treasure was in such places. Moreover, the Paper Hydrangea was known as the richest organization in all of Inlas.

”Not the kind of response I expected, well we're leaving. When we get a safe distance away, my partner will reverse the spell. All the best, we won't bother you again.” Evan said quickly and gestured for Roland to leave.

”Evan, what are you doing?” Roland asked, puzzled, but Evan didn't stop.

<This guy is pretty clever. If they leave first and only then reverse the spell, I can't kill them. Whatever, it doesn't matter if they live or not.> Berta thought as she watched the young men go.

As Evan rounded the corner, he stopped Roland and said stiffly: ”Crush those bastards. I'm going to tear that whore to pieces right now.”

The next moment Evan's spatial ring glowed, and he had two bombs in his hands.