Jean could only stare in awe as her Commander dragged the mastermind—the leader behind Skulth—by a leash around his neck.
Until now, she had always thought Annabelle was the strongest Warden. But after today, Jean started to believe she might be one of the strongest beings to ever exist.
Everyone stood in silence as Annabelle finally stopped before them, released her grip on Nel, and hurried toward Adrian.
"Darling! I brought him. He's still alive," she said cheerfully, eyes bright with excitement.
Adrian smiled and patted her head. "You did great. My Bella is such a good girl."
"Eheheh~"
The soft giggle from a woman who had just slaughtered more than four hundred men sent a chill down Nel's spine.
He slowly lifted his tear-streaked face to look at Adrian—and froze. Adrian's piercing gaze was fixed on him, even as he gently played with Annabelle's hair.
