255 Under Arrest

Listening to the words Lucas said to them, the trio looked at him in silence before looking at one another soon after as slightly confused frowns crept up on their faces. After all, they thought that Lucas was on Merdus' side all this time, only being forced to respond to their questioning due to the strength Braum exuded as an Epic. However, after hearing Lucas thank them for what they were going to do…

Were their thoughts misguided?

Noticing the expressions on their faces, Lucas let out yet another chuckle as he said to them, "I've been forced to do what he wanted me to do for the past couple of years, all due to the fact that he's stronger. Just because I've come to accept I can't escape his clutches doesn't mean I approve of his ways."