Seeing Frank say nothing, Glen continued, "My family is even less of a match against the South Sea Crow. That's why we need the Lionhearts' help, or we'd suffer even more losses. I hope you can understand..."

"That's not necessary," Frank said naturally. "The South Sea Crow and I had an agreement. She won't come after you anymore."

"What?!"

The room was left in shock at Frank's words.

"Haha..." The Turnbull executive who mocked Frank earlier was silent for a moment but soon turned toward Glen. "I told you, Mr. Turnbull—he's with the South Sea Crow. See? He admitted as much to it now. Why else is he fine when we're all infected?"

"Yeah. He was close to the South Sea Crow when she charged at Zac as well. Why wasn't he hit?"

"Don't bother. He's definitely her ally!"

asking his fellow apprentice to stay her hand

South Sea Crow isn't some monster. She's human—she can see reason!" He strode forward, snapping coolly at them, "Have none of you

"We have plenty of enemies. She's

"Exactly!"

be paid. Why else would she

and turned toward Glen as he said quietly, "It was Zac Turnbull. He forced himself on a girl who asked him for help at South Sea and killed her to silence her. And that girl was the South

room silent, and everyone turned toward Glen, though he

Sea Crow was willing to speak with you?" he asked tentatively.

to join her, and I only refused for

Turnbulls were

"You must be joking!"

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