The ongoing battle came to an abrupt end and the rogues moved back, creating a distance between the two groups. They whined, their legs trembling as they looked up at Holland with a mixed expression.

Fear, hope and admiration were among the emotions floating around their eyes. Hope that they might have a chance at living their normal lives again. Fear due to the unknown and admiration because he was able to tell there was something wrong even in such a situation.

Holland approached the rogues with a stern expression and a dark aura that intensified as he got closer. The rogues were torn between the desire to flee and...