In the nick of time, a flash of inspiration struck Edward's mind. He screamed:
"Ian! Ian!"
The beastman's constricting grip suddenly halted. He grabbed Edward, shaking the snake frantically: "Did you just call the name Ian? You know him??? No, that's not right! You must have eavesdropped on my conversation. You don't know who Ian is at all, you truly are from the cunning snake clan!!!"
Edward was shaken so hard his brain almost flew out. He could only pant, gasping out a few broken words: "Ian... Black... Black Rabbit..."
The hand shaking Edward suddenly stopped, stiffening as if inhaling Anesthetic Flowers. Arthur was a bit unsteady on his feet, staggering over to the stone table and setting Edward down. As soon as he was released, Edward stuck his head over the edge of the table, gagging and retching continuously.
