Chapter 144: Nowhere To Run (2)
Crusher realised Jess had recognised him. However, there was nothing he could do at that moment; he could only look at her as the other bounty hunters did.
’Hang in there, Jess. I’ll help you...’
"Would you believe me if I told you that I didn’t kill the Count?" Jess turned to the leader and asked. "Caleb and I are being blamed for the mistake of the knights."
Observing the reactions of the people around her, Jess knew they didn’t believe her, which didn’t really matter.
"I don’t care what you did and what you didn’t do." Orien shook his head. "You are wanted by a whole lot of nobles for your troublesome behaviour. My job is to capture you and your partner alive.
"If that’s not possible..." He left the rest of the words hanging. Suddenly, his expression turned serious as he pointed his sword at Jess.
"Alright, we’ve wasted enough time. What is it going to be?" The bounty hunters tightened their grip on their weapons, while the archers drew their bows. "You can’t take us all at once."
"What makes you think you have a chance at—" Jess didn’t get the chance to complete her words when she sidestepped, evading an arrow that shot past her left thigh.
Pissed off, she abruptly turned and glared at the adventurer who let loose. Her stare was so intense that many of the hunters flinched.
"That was unexpected..." Orien also glared at the hunter with the itchy hands and sighed. "But this also proves the seriousness of your situation. You have no way out."
"I beg to differ..." Jess crouched once more, her claws ready to tear into anyone who wanted a taste of them. "Do what you must."