Chapter 139: Thirty-Seventh Floor, Abduction (2)
No one moved. Even though I had deactivated Flash Strike, time had seemingly come to a standstill. The sudden turn of events had left the elves in shock, their minds momentarily paralyzed.
It didn’t last long as confusion erupted only moments later.
Some elves fumbled with their weapons, drawing them a beat too late. Others kept frozen in place, while a few shouted at their comrades to drop their arms.
“Everyone! Lay down your weapons!"
Roxanne’s commanding voice cut through the chaos and echoed across the plains. Only then did the elves reluctantly lower their weapons.
In the uneasy silence that followed, their piercing gazes settled on me, each one brimming with fury. I didn’t mind the hostility, as all that mattered was having the chance to speak.
Just as I opened my mouth, the elven leader in my grasp—trembling violently—managed to stammer out a few words, “P-please... why are you doing this...?"
“Be quiet." I tightened my hold on the leader, then turned my attention to the crowd of elves.
Before I could deliver my prepared speech, Roxanne interjected, “Su-Hyeok!"
She looked at me disbelievingly, barely masking the storm of emotions hidden within her.
“Why are you doing this? You betrayed the humans to save the sky whales! You were supposed to be one of us!"