Stein Rays's Move (18): A Parting of Ways (2)

“Ah, of course, I have no intention of dying. To put it plainly, Lucifal is strong. How far can a wounded Rays go...? Since we're being frank, Roa-chan, why don't you come over to our side? Even if I can't bring the entire Tenth Knight Order, just you all...”

“Hock-san, Rudek will win. We'll beat Lucifal. Instead, would you surrender to us now?”

I spoke over her, and Hock-san shook her head slightly.

“Why Lucifal? Does he have something on you?”

“No... I made a promise to Lucifal: ‘I'd grant any two of your wishes.’”

“Even if it means betraying your homeland?”

“I said ‘anything,’ so I meant it... I never thought he'd ask me to take up arms against Rudek, so I was surprised when he first told me.”

“Why didn't you stop him, Hock-san?”

“Because he used his first wish. He said, ‘Help me with the rebellion.’”

“So you're here because Lucifal told you to be?”...