The moment he said that, Guy was instantly stirred.
"Li, didn't you already say..."
Before Guy could finish, Mo Li's calm voice came again.
"It's not just Velzard. You can't leave either, Guy. Stay in the Demon Country Federation with me."
"...What!?"
Guy was completely dumbfounded. Not only Guy, but even Velzard, who was holding him, was stunned silly by Mo Li's words.
What? How had things somehow gone backward? Not only could Velzard not leave, but now Guy was being kept here too?
"I—I can't leave either!?"
Guy pointed at himself, speaking in utter disbelief.
What kind of joke was this? Weren't they discussing Velzard?
Why was he being placed under house arrest too now?
Wasn't this... wasn't this... wasn't this bullying an "honest man"!?
"Li, even if I like you, you can't bully me like this!"
"Li, you're being spoiled by affection. That's wrong!"
With a face full of grievance, Guy began lecturing Mo Li in an accusatory tone.
At that moment, Velzard's grip around Guy's neck tightened further after hearing his words, and her gaze toward him grew increasingly heavy.
Just as expected! This guy really was still dishonest!
Guy's words undoubtedly provoked the two little ones present, making them bristle immediately!
But before the two could start cursing Guy out, Ramiris, who had been observing carefully from the side, stepped in front of them.
Sure enough, Mo Li's gloomy voice, mixed with a hint of anger, suddenly rang out the next moment.
"Guy, if you're really itching for a beating, I don't mind sending a Rock Spear your way."
Mo Li's expression was as dark as storm clouds. He was trying to discuss serious business properly, yet Guy was being so flippant.
It seemed the guy truly needed to be taught a lesson.
"...Ahem, ahem... I