In the depths of Tajib's heart, he still looked down on humans, but upon reflection, he realized that if he didn't agree, he would have to return to the underground world to face another choice—something he was equally unwilling to accept. In fact, he felt the slight movement of the human's fingers and thought that perhaps the human didn't intend to let them go back at all. If he said no, would the blade fall on him immediately?
He hesitated, and Brand let him hesitate. Only Qian remained silent on the side, looking at the strange feather-covered cave dweller, then at the lord on horseback. Compared to their brooding silence, she was more worried. She feared what would happen if this guy said no; what would the lord do?
