Xena began, "Mr. Holt Senior, I can assure you that the Phoenix Legion would never…"

Ernest shot Xena a sharp glance before she could finish her sentence.

"Xena, you're still young. There are some things you shouldn't speak about so definitively. There is a difference between not knowing something and not revealing something."

Just as Xena was about to make another firm statement, Belle piped up, "I'm sorry, Mr. Holt Senior. S-something like that did happen. I just found out about it as well."

Xena abruptly turned to Belle, looking as if she wanted to devour the latter.

"Do you know what you're saying?"

Belle, filled with fear, replied, "Y-yes, it's true. And the person who was taken is Felix Zeller."

Right then, Ernest patted Bradley on the shoulder.

"Let's head to your office, Brad. I'll be leaving right after. I'm not as energetic as I used to be now that I'm older."

After they left, Xena had a grim look on her face.

"Speak! Tell me everything, down to the last detail!"

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