The mages silently clicked their tongues in disbelief.

'What a lunatic.'

'Yeah, he's clearly not all there.'

'No wonder we couldn’t negotiate properly with someone like him.'

Even Ghislain’s companions were taken aback. While Ghislain was known for his playful and mischievous nature, he wasn’t one to threaten the weak without reason.

'Wasn't he supposed to comfort her?'

'What’s he doing, scaring someone who's already terrified?'

Despite everyone's reactions, Ghislain’s voice remained cold and detached as he continued.

“The truth is, the tower has already handed you over to me. Even if you choose not to follow me, staying here …