Though unsure of the figure's strength, and given the current situation, evidently much superior to his own, Howard couldn't stand idly by and watch Ali perish.
Facing Red Eye alone, Ali didn't even have the chance for a mutual destruction.
"If you draw your sword, your companion will die right now."
The figure stepped back, its voluminous sleeves vibrating, emitting a sharp buzz.
Howard dared not gamble on whether the figure was bluffing.
Just facing Red Eye was already more than Ali could handle; if this figure joined the fray, Ali wouldn't last ten seconds.
Even if Howard could lend a hand, the outcome would be the same!
Gritting his teeth, Howard took a deep breath and let go of his right hand, sheathing the sword in his left.
"Your employer had better be wise, or else, no matter how slim the chances, after killing Red Eye, I will come for him next!"
