When Negotiation Fails, Resort to Threats
If negotiations fail, then threats.
And if threats donât work, throwing a tantrum like that becomes the best option.
In that regard, the old man had something far more overwhelming than I did.
Which meantâ¦
"Heâs completely immature."
Even at his age, he hadnât grown up at allâ
Bang!
"Argh!"
Clutching the back of my head, I winced in pain.
"Why did you hit me all of a sudden?!"
"Your eyes were full of insults."
"When did Iâ!"
Damn it.
Should I start wearing a mask? How on earth did he know?
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Shin Noya dusted off the hand he had used to hit me and turned back to the turtle.
"So, hurry up and do it already."
"Your shamelessness knows no boundsâ¦."
The turtle sighed deeply and pointed his staff in our direction.
"The duration will be three days by the Mangye standard."
"Excuse me?"
"If you move too vigorously, it may break, so be cautious."
"What are you talking aboutâ?"
Before I could finish expressing my confusion,
Fwoooosh---!!!
The staffâs tip radiated a blinding light. Unlike before, when the light had been directed at the air, this time it was aimed straight at us.
"Ugh!?"
I instinctively shut my eyes against the dazzling brightness.
Was this an attack? Should I counter it? As I debated, the light began to fade.
When the brightness receded enough, I cautiously opened my eyes.
"Itâs done."