C990 At the Edge of Life and Death!(4)

He mused to himself, "I understand completely. I feel the same way you do. My loyalty to the leader isn't just out of duty; it's a choice I've made willingly."

"Since we're on the same page, you should understand my predicament. If the leader didn't need me, I'd leave with Shali without a second thought, as far away as possible. But the leader does need me, especially now