"Leaving Kellyan behind? What are you talking about? What kind of solution is that?"

It was clear that if Kellyan stayed behind to divert the Duke of Lancaster's attention, it would make it easier for Ezra to evade pursuit.

Given the world was now overrun with virus monsters, tracking a missing person wasn't exactly an easy task.

But was that really the only way?

Kellyan, with a complex expression, came into view. A myriad of emotions flitted across his face.

"The Duke of Lancaster still thinks I'm his pawn. Consider it as if I've planted an informant ahead of time. Weren't you going to use me as a double agent anyway?"

"That was the plan, but..."