Chapter 321.1
Isaac hadn’t sensed Hastel’s presence at all, which meant she must have been hiding in some strange form. Before anyone could react, Hastel had already wrapped a thin, crimson thread around Leonora’s neck. The thread was so sharp that a thin line of blood immediately oozed out where it touched her skin.
‘Is she trying to take a hostage?’
Isaac looked at Hastel in disbelief.
It was surprising that Leonora had saved him, but that was all it was—a surprise. There was no real connection between them. Isaac didn’t care about Leonora, so taking her hostage wouldn’t work on him.
Moreover, Isaac didn’t negotiate with hostage-takers.
Hastel knew this as well.
Instead of addressing Isaac, she shouted loudly, making sure everyone around could hear her.
“I’m taking Leonora Bessia. The Golden Idol Guild should prepare Hesabel, the Rite of Division, and the head of the Holy Grail Knight by sunrise. I’ll return when it’s ready.”
As soon as she finished her declaration, a thick blood mist enveloped them. By the time people rushed in and cut through the mist, Hastel and Leonora were gone.