"No way! We can't let them take Walter!" "Exactly! We will go down swinging if push comes to shove!" "That's right! We do not fear death!" Glen was left glowering as the rest of the Turnbulls argued in defiance.

"Go down swinging?! Easy for you to say!" he bellowed. "Have none of you considered how serious a blow it would be to our family if we went to war against the mayor of Morhen?! It wouldn't just be the Martial Alliance-if the mayor sends the garrison, we're really screwed!" Looking at everyone around him pointedly, he continued, "At that point, we'd be unable to clear our nwhile we leap into the pit our enemies dug for us! And that's exactly what they want-for us to fight the Martial Alliance!" While most of the Turnbulls were stunned, sstill argued defiantly.

lose Walter... And our reputation is going down the drain..." Glen simply turned to Frank and said quietly, "Mr. Lawrence has already said it-we will let them take Walter while we investigate the incident.

strode up and asked, "So? Have you cto a decision?" "Lady Silverbell." Glen nodded politely. "We will surrender Walter, but

as soon as possible to expose the real culprit!" Silverbell, however, shook her head. "I can't offer any assurance... You know what the mayor is like, and nothing you say holds sway." "Hehe..." The bearded elder with Silverbell chuckled coolly. "You Turnbulls would harbor a criminal whenke molested Ms. Laine in public Talk about despicable."

torture awaited her husband if the Martial Alliance took him away, and even if he returned, he would

him! However, that was when Walter sighed

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