l

you supposed to protect me?" My eyes wi

as if a blazing fire was hidden behind them. His jaw tightened.

where. Besides, it's better if we split up so tho

how?" I s

named Mr. Moris. He'll help y

nger filled me with anxiety. I bit my lower lip, furrowing my br

t least until I meet Mr. Moris and know that

s place isn't safe, do you think

ven know him before this. I didn't know whether he was being truthful or not.

, just until you

ace. Mythril seemed to leap inside me, thr

said with a b

His gaze embarrassed me, making me thin

w turned and wal

lit room. The faint glow of neon lights in purple, blue, and red ill

backs. Other tables were arranged around a lo

p a mix of foul stink, sharp rose fragrances,

in the daytime? What kind of magical creatures

lly. There were also massive, half-giant men with exaggerated muscles. Women in mini d

the far end. Glasses and bottles were neatly arranged on the wall rack

he bar, meticulously wiping glasses.

Harlow

to order?" t

appointment with him," Harlow said in his ras

Had he really made an appointment

You'll find Mr. Moris sitting on the sofa," the man said as he

y he's not the only one sitting

oom, and only Mr. Moris can sit

customers. Harlow and I exchanged gla

rious door,' Mythril w

s he moved toward the

faintly hear noise coming from upstairs. We climbed

help me and protect me?" I aske

. He used to be a ki

mor? And what's a kingmaker? I don't want to be an

ive and train you so you can c

a grassy field to train," I asked, still

w opened the only door, and my jaw dropped. "Oh

ded, making the room nearly soundproof. This fact amplified the scent of sweat in the ai

f the spacious room. People surrounded t

r arm. Her hair was braided into two plaits, and she moved nimbly, landing punches on her lar

d scene before me. The two fighters traded punches and grappled witho

Moris," Harlow gestured t

tied into a ponytail at the nape of his nec

ackrest. His face remained calm, his elbows resting on his knees.

greeted us when we

ar of cheers. It seemed the match had ended. The winner was the woma

others. We waited for the victory euphoria

t the counter over there." He po

rain special kids," Harlow said, stepp

s tightened their grip on Harlow's shirt. The man scrutin

al?" Mr. M

ldn't control her wolf, but she has immense m

auction room. Although Harlow hadn't mentioned a price, Mr. Mori

r," the man said