This abrupt scene left everyone utterly dumbfounded.
Bianca’s face was filled with self-reproach. Yuliya’s eyes were wide open. She could not believe everything that had happened before her.
Jared also sensed that something was amiss and, in an instant, he used Blazing Stride to swiftly return.
However, it was too late. He could not save the two holy maidens. All he could do was watch, wide-eyed, as the holy maidens were strangled and fell into the crevice.
A blaze of anger ignited in his eyes.
“Bianca, what on earth is going on? I demand an explanation.”
Jared gritted his teeth, his voice terrifyingly icy.
Bianca’s body trembled slightly as a mix of fear and sorrow coursed through her.
Two holy maidens lost their lives all due to her careless command. They were all aware that the polar region was fraught with danger, and they could lose their lives at any moment.
Bianca felt immense guilt for having lost two lives due to her own foolish command.
“I… I wanted them to retrieve the polar stones from across, so we wouldn’t have to detour. I didn’t know…”
Bianca found herself unable to continue speaking and shed tears of regret.
“Did you turn a deaf ear to what I just said? Didn’t I tell you not to cross the crevice?” Jared roared.
Bianca cried incessantly, brimming with self- reproach.
Yuliya stepped forward. “Why are you shouting? We just wanted to get the polar stones as soon as possible. Who knew something like this would happen? We didn’t want it either. I made Bianca do it. It’s all my fault. You can yell at me.”
Jared looked at Yuliya, his eyes filled with rage.
Bianca will definitely not disobey my orders. It seems that it’s indeed Yuliya who has been stirring things up.
“So it was your idea. Why didn’t you retrieve the polar stones yourself, then? Because of your ignorance, two holy maidens lost their lives in vain. Just go ahead on your own. If you’re dead, you won’t have to take responsibility for anyone else. I bet you don’t have the guts. Everyone who was with you is now dead, yet you’re still alive. Did you abandon them at the most critical moment, saving your own skin? Don’t think you’re so impressive. If not for us, you’d be a corpse by now.”
The words Jared spoke were harsh. He couldn’t control his emotions anymore.
Such stupidity can really get a lot of people killed.
“No, I didn’t. I didn’t abandon anyone. You can’t say that about me!”
Yuliya was provoked by Jared, her whole body trembling. She abruptly ran off on her own.
“Yuliya…”
Bianca wanted to chase after her but was stopped by Jared.
“Don’t bother with her. Let that fool come to her senses on her own.”
Jared chose to ignore Yuliya; instead, he continued his journey with Bianca and the others. Despite that, he was still somewhat worried deep down.
In reality, Yuliya wasn’t evil, nor did she intend to harm her friends. She was just a bit dim-witted.
If Yuliya was wicked, she wouldn’t have warned Jared that Alastair was a con artist when they were in Southedge City.
At times, foolish women can truly be the death of someone, especially those who think too highly of themselves.
After Jared had come to terms with his feelings, he decided to find Yuliya, but she was nowhere to be found.
At that moment, all Jared could do was hope fervently that Yuliya wouldn’t encounter any danger.
After all, she was a part of Lunarius Palace.
Jared and his group moved forward cautiously. Although they encountered demon beasts along the way, Jared took care of them, not allowing Bianca and the others to lift a finger. This was also to ensure Bianca and the rest conserved their strength.
Whenever they encountered weaker demon beasts, they were all scared off by the snow bear beast that Jared was riding.
Jared didn’t pursue further. After all, he wasn’t there to slay the demon beasts to obtain their beast cores.
