Strider nodded resolutely. "You've done your part. It's time for me to do mine."

At this moment, several men from Wyvern Peak rushed up the mountain. Strider went up to them.

"Retreat immediately and get the legate to the hospital. Nobody is allowed near Ganon Mountain unless I say so."

"Yes, sir!"

As Strider handed Jerome over, Javi suddenly yelled in anger, "None of you are going anywhere!"

Javi charged at Strider and Jerome. In return, Strider simply shrugged his shoulders and shot out a beam of green light that smashed into Javi.

"Argh!"

Javi screamed in agony as he was sent flying and crashed heavily into the ground. After the men took Jerome away, Strider turned to look at Javi and slowly walked toward the man.

"The Eight Hollows are supposed to be Wyvern Peak's reserve forces. Novemtoners are your ancestors, yet you refuse to work for Novemton. To make matters worse, you tried to invade Novemton. Thus, on my name as Strider Hicks, I will stop your traitorous act for the