He was detestable and brazen. Of course, Renu disliked Zich no matter what, and his impression of Zich grew worse as he interacted with him more and more.

“…Are all humans like you?”

“No way. There aren’t many guys like me who are smart, gentle, handsome, and have a sense of humor- and it’s true for not only among humans, but all species.”

Zich felt Lyla’s glare from behind, but he ignored it. There was no time for them to debate about conflicting views.

“Well, fine,” Renu responded. As if he was growing tired from arguing with Zich, his voice had traces of despondency mixed in. “I don’t care how your mind works anymore.” It seemed like he would lose a hundred years of his life span if he continued listening to Zich.

“Anyways, I am going to take the fact that you attacked me as you saying that you don’t want to escape out of here alive. And no thanks. I refuse to hear another word from you.” Before Zich could even open his mouth, Renu stopped him. “You have nowhere to run. You will all die here.”

Renu pointed his finger at Zich and his companions. A troop of soldiers exuding bloodlust began approaching...