Chapter 337: Did We Really Just… Lose Him?

Abuchi, who had been silent this whole time, stared at the ground, his mind racing with the same bitter thoughts. They had come this far, and yet, here they were, trapped, with no way to save their friends, no way out.

It was so unfair that because of his status he got to live while they would all be killed. He never knew things would end up like this. If he had known, he would have embarked on this mission alone.

But…

How?

How did King Eglon know about them coming to Purlit and even set a trap for them?

It didn’t make sense.

It didn’t make sense at all.

But then, before anyone could think further, something unexpected happened.

John, normally calm, composed, spun around. His fist swung with all his might and slammed into Abuchi’s jaw.

punch echoed through the

hurt like hell but he

all here, putting everyone in danger just

breathing was heavy, chest rising and falling with every word, his fists shaking at

your little sister too. And now, you’ve put your three

Everyone stood frozen, unsure of what to do next. Even Abuchi, who had just taken a punch

by the shoulders and

his voice low but insistent. “What are you doing? This isn’t the time for us to fight

undo the damage already done. The tension in the

Abuchi spoke up, his voice rough as he wiped the blood from the corner of his lips with the sleeve of his jacket. The motion was casual,

a deep sorrow behind the words. “You’re right, John.” He glanced at the

failed you. I endangered your life,” he said, turning his gaze toward Ruth. His words were heavy with

before meeting Nnenna’s eyes. “And I never realized what a great

the air like a knife. The guilt in his voice was

in particular, but to everyone around him, including himself. It was a silent admission, an acceptance of everything he had done wrong. He couldn’t

speak again, John suddenly shouted, interrupting the moment. “Guard! I have some information that will be useful to King Eglon,” he said, his voice firm and urgent. “I

words hung in the air like a weight. A cold chill ran through the room as the others processed what he had just said. Abuchi’s eyes widened, but he didn’t speak.

first to recover, his expression darkening. “What are you doing?? How can you do this?” he demanded, his voice trembling with disbelief.

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