"Don't waste time."
Seeing Fu Qian standing still, Gerard urged him on at once, his expression darkening.
"They've probably already started over there. We need to meet up with them as soon as possible."
Though his words were blunt, Gerard's feelings toward the man in front of him had grown increasingly complicated.
He'd read the report earlier. The things this guy had done after leaving had been truly astonishing.
His displayed strength was just as hard to believe, making Gerard wonder what his motive had been for joining the earlier expedition.
Not to mention, this guy had even gotten involved with the Ji Clan.
As far as Gerard was concerned, whether Fu Qian had anything to do with Lasaro's death or not, he was an unstable factor. That alone was reason enough to deal with him.
There was no need to let him enter the underground ruins again and bring unnecessary risk.
But the higher-ups had made their decision. Gerard could only keep his thoughts to himself and follow orders.
So his only task now was to get Fu Qian to the underground ruins as quickly as possible. Once he'd handed him over, he'd be in the clear.
"Sure. Lead the way."
Fu Qian could understand how the man felt. He withdrew his gaze and answered casually.
The swamp was too rugged for vehicles or any other form of transport. They'd have to proceed on foot.
Seeing that Fu Qian wasn't causing any trouble, Gerard gave a signal. Gary, standing to one side, nodded and hurried ahead to lead the way. The rest followed in order.
Fu Qian naturally walked in the middle of the group.
Once they were truly in the swamp, the strangeness of the place became all the more palpable.
Even on ground that looked safe to