"In that case," Gwen summoned up her courage and said, "you might as well just—"
"This disaster certainly can't be unrelated to the Silver Lamp. Ash is down there, he's definitely trying to find a solution; Black Crow, Harvey, and the others must be on their way. Maybe they have a plan as well." Igula said, "I told you, I know what you're thinking. Don't assume that just because you're my assistant, you can make decisions for me."
"But I'm just your prisoner," Gwen said, "you don't have to—"
"Because you're still valuable to me, just like Black Crow and Qikara." Igula said coldly, "Haven't you noticed? The three of you are all bound by heavy chains. Qikara is the contract, Black Crow has the friendship given by Ash, and you... you think I don't know you like me?"
