Chapter Thirty One: Punish the Unworthy

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-chapter thirty-one-

FINN

Oliver looks like he wants to rip Joanne apart.

I took a deep breath, scretching my neck as my eyes sharpened on the assassin. He still seemed a little out from our attacks. I flexed my wrists, spinning the throwdagger in my hand. We should probably knock the guy out and escape, if killing him is impossible without the couple's help.

Pinuntahan ko si Jackson. Nakatayo pa rin siya doon at nanginginig. His eyes are trained on the assassin, as if he needs to watch its every movements to survive. Napatalon pa siya nang makitang nasa harap na niya ako.

With a gulp, he asked. "Bakit?"

I stared at him for a moment, before gesturing at the assassin behind. "Fight."

"Gusto mong kalabanin ko 'yan?" I nodded at his question. "Pero, pero, 'diba okay na kayo ni Oliver? Hindi na ako kailangan!"

"Your answer." tukoy ko sa riddle kanina. "The promise."

"Ha." namutla si Jackson. "G-Gusto mong magpakamatay ako para sa babaeng 'yan?" sabay turo niya kay Joanne na masama ang tingin sa kaniya.

Why are they acting like they hated each other now? Weren't they overly sweet a while ago? Jackson even promised his life for Joanne, and Joanne was overjoyed from hearing that. Hindi ba't mahal nila ang isa't isa?

Kaya bakit hindi sila gumagalaw ayon sa salitang binitawan nila?

I tilted my head, confused at his choice of tone. "Your lover."

Natawa si Jackson sa pagtatama ko sa kaniya. It almost looked crazy, since he was shivering in fear and his eyes are wide as it flickered from me to the assassin behind.

"Lover?" he laughed maniacally. "Hindi ako tanga para ilaan ang buhay sa isang babaeng nagpapagamit kahit kanino. 'Tsaka paano mo naman nalaman na sa promise ko talaga 'yan at 'di para sa'yo? Hindi gano'n kagara ang game na 'to para sa ganiyan!"

I pursed my lips, trying to understand his response. If he has no intent of protecting her, then why say it in the first place? Must his arrogance and pride be so high and fragile?

"It is." kalmado kong sagot. "Riddles are answered and tests are given. If you don't fight, Joanne will die."

Napalingon ako nang marinig ang tunog ng laban. Joanne's on her butt again, sitting on the floor while looking every bit terrified. I wonder why she has a dagger strapped to her skirt when she never uses it. Nakatitig lamang si Joanne kay Oliver na nasa gitna ng laban.

I turned to face Jackson who's getting paler by the minute.

"Fight." muli kong saad.

"Hindi ko 'yan kaya, tangina naman, ba't ba ang hirap niyong makaintindi. Look, I'll give you anything if you just kill that thing!" sigaw niya.

I frowned. "Don't want anything from you."

"Money! Popularity! Boys! Ibibigay ko for free basta patayin mo lang 'yan. I can't fight! I don't know anything about games!" he begged.

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