Alexander laughed after seeing Celeste standing there without a weapon.
The sound carried confidence and amusement, as if the situation had already been decided long before this moment even happened.
"Good job, Karin."
His gaze shifted toward the woman standing behind several members of the group, calmly holding a bow that was still faintly glowing from the shot she had just fired.
"No wonder you're my co-leader."
Leon immediately recognized her.
Karin. The co-leader of the [Imperial Guild].
Just like Alexander, she had built a reputation for being ruthless, someone who never hesitated when it came to doing whatever was necessary to gain an advantage.
But now the situation had completely shifted. Celeste had no weapon.
And more importantly, she had no allies nearby who were willing to step forward to help her.
From an outside perspective, the outcome already seemed obvious.
