116 Precious Arch Nemesis

Hanon and Mike were finally determined as they hope to just land one hit onto their 'master's' face. However, before they could even get to the person himself, Nick stood in their way.

"Nick? You do know that if you acted because Teren asked you to, he's still violating the contract, right? Do you want to kill him?"

Hanon said, actually hoping that it was Nick's intention, to kill Teren using his own fists. But to their disappointment, he shook his head.

"Earlier, Teren said this might happen. So... the 'past him' before the contract took effect is ordering me."

He no longer continued to explain since it was obvious what happened.

"Then... couldn't you just step aside?" Mike said, "Or are you saying that you're on that monster's side?"

"I... I'm somehow on his side but I'm doing this for your own good."

"Why?" Mike asked while he and Hanon looked at each other.