Chapter 124: Plan.
"We might end up in a big fight after this," Ramsay added. "We can’t afford to carry dead weight beyond this point."
Mark’s immediate reaction was to retort but no words left his open mouth. After some time he heaved a long sigh and shook his had.
"Please tell me you aren’t being serious right now."
The sergeant didn’t reply, his silence saying everything that needed to be said.
"Let me ask you a question, then," Mark gave him a mocking glare. "Do you seriously think that nothing will happen if I stay here?"
"Those bastards already swiped this floor. I doubt they’ll return."
"That’s not what I meant! I’m asking you whether it’s truly possible for me to stay out of trouble!"
It was impossible, that’s what Mark believed. Even if he were to disregard the ridiculous idea that he was the protagonist of a novel, something told him that he would end up in trouble one way or another.
After all, he was somehow targeted by a dragon the moment it entered their world, and the next time he went out strangers in red cloaks attacked him. An army of the same strangers for some reason decided to attack the place he was going to. Anyone capable of pattern recognition could tell it was highly unlikely for him to stay out of trouble simply by choosing to remain in the next room.
"This is why I said you should’ve gone to the academy."
Ramsay pursed his lips, his eyes drifting down. After some time he heaved a resigned sigh. His gaze shifted to Elya and their petite squadmate grimaced as if she understood what was coming.