Chapter 538
Chapter Title: Dark Heaven Village
Which is more precious?
Obviously, my seven comrades. It wasn't even a question worth pondering. Between strangers and those bound by deep bonds, anyone could see which mattered more. Only a madman would say otherwise.
But I sensed a deeper intent behind Lord Zhuge's question. After a moment of silence, I replied.
"That's a different matter."
Lord Zhuge shot back immediately.
"No, it's the exact same issue. If you set out to rescue those people, we'll inevitably get dragged into a massive incident and swept up in a whirlwind of cause and effect alongside you. That would be no different from you killing us yourself."
"It's a different matter."
I raised my voice slightly as I continued.