Chapter 132: Protection Order (2)
It hasn’t even been a day since the report about Noir’s death shook them, and yet here they are giving his place away already. Sure, it’s not his, but what about the personal things Noir left in there?
Claude stepped forward, his voice tinged with disbelief. "That’s not possible. Sanctums are designated for outworlders. Jade isn’t one."
I am panicking inside. A bit. But I didn’t show it. I knew there was meaning in the way Layla Mio looked at me. This is it. They are going to monitor me by locking me in one of their Sanctums.
"I can refuse, right?"
Everyone turned their heads to me. What? Am I the only one bold enough to defy an order? I mean, they can’t force me, right?
Patrick nodded. "You can. And I understand the confusion. However, due to Seeker Jade’s background—being the son of one of the Underworld Awakeners Organization’s Leaders—and the threats on his life, the UAO has approved this order. The Sanctum is the safest place for him.
The words rushing out of my throat screeched to a halt. He has a point. Now, I’m torn apart on choosing between these two: strangers following you around and watching you in the pretext of protecting you, or an indestructible place in exchange for your freedom?
Claude’s jaw tightened. "Double-check the order."
"I already have, sir," Patrick replied. "It’s legitimate."
The team exchanged glances, each lost in thought. The decision was unprecedented, but the logic was sound.
"I guess I have no choice," I muttered. I value my life now, so my priority is my utmost safety. There is no guarantee that the people they’ll put on me can take on the members of the Underworld.