"Well spoken, Brother Sherry. I was about to say the exact same thing," Lanyon said, then turned to face Erwin with a genuine expression. "We will follow you to the ends of this world, Master Erwin. Wherever you go is where we shall go. My brothers and I are all willing to lay down our lives for you."

All of Lanyon's friends immediately nodded in agreement. "Lanyon's right, Master Erwin. We are all willing to follow you."

This was the predicament for Erwin. If he could lead these comrades to prosperity and riches, then he would gladly do so, but leading them to what was almost sure to be certain death was something that he was very reluctant to do.

Lanyon could see what Erwin was hesitating about, and he said in a direct and straightforward manner, "There's no need to be so conflicted, Master Erwin. My brothers and I have already made up our minds. The worst that could happen to us is death, isn't it? If we die, then we'll just treat it as if we died alongside our parents in the mines of Fooz. It's no big deal."

Right at this moment, Georgina made his way over to Erwin's side, then said with a reluctant expression, "Master Erwin, my mother is still waiting for me at...