When the surroundings went quiet, Celeste opened her eyes. Then she saw them: a pair of red, emotionless eyes staring straight at her.
"Why did you come here?"
Jude asked in a heavy, subdued voice.
"I-I-I got lost while fighting..."
Celeste stammered.
"...I can hear gunshots coming from that way."
Jude pointed. "I believe it's the riverside clan's base. Go."
Huh? He's surprisingly kind?
Celeste looked in the direction he was pointing for a few seconds, then turned her back to him. A man ruthless to his enemies, but kind to others...
Without realizing it, she took a step toward him. But he raised his hand and stopped her.
"Go that way. Don't waste any more time."
To Celeste, it sounded like he had no time to worry about her. She groaned and looked straight at him.
"Am I not good enough?"
"What do you mean?"
Jude tilted his head ever so slightly.
"I'll be honest. I like you because you're strong."
"Is that so?"
