When William heard her innocent protest, a slow, sly smile spread across his face. A perfect opportunity had just presented itself. Even if the patriarch had successfully isolated Berry and kept the elite disciples busy with "repairs," he had completely overlooked the children.
During the battle and the subsequent morning, Tina had been left to play in the rear gardens and safe zones with the younger members of the clan.
Through Tina, William found a way to circumvent the patriarch's blockade.
"Oh, is that so? Well, we can't have you leaving without saying goodbye," William said, his eyes gleaming with a sudden, mischievous light. "Let me accompany you then. We'll go around and say farewell to all of them together."
"Really? That's great! Let's go then! I know where a few of them live!" Tina cheered, jumping in delight. She was still just a child, totally missing the "evil" edge in William's expression or the calculating way he had agreed to her request.
