"I know the two of you are working together. If you don't want her to be killed, you better release Brittany!" Edith threatened, holding her sword at Nikki's neck.

She would have never resorted to such tactics if she hadn't been injured.

"Why? Why?" Nikki mumbled as she sat on the ground, tears dripping down her cheeks.

Dustin frowned and eventually nodded. "Fine, release Nikki, and I'll let go of your disciple."

He gestured for Cornelius to step back.

"Take Brittany away first." Edith signaled.

The Jade Maiden sisterhood disciples hurriedly dragged Brittany away.

Letitia remained by Edith's side to keep an eye on Cornelius in case he decided to do anything.

"Brat, I demand you to hand me the Jade Maiden Scripture!"

Although Brittany had been released, Edith did not lower her sword. Instead, she began to shout out her requests.

"I've already compromised once. You'd better not take things too far." Dustin's face hardened.

How dare that witch try to make another unre