Li gave a cold laugh and said in parting, "Bradman, take care of yourself!"
After saying that, he nodded to Invel and Akil, then led the two of them straight out of the place.
Bradman's face was gloomy in the small hall, while Layla, dressed in black, gently took his hand. "All right, we're about to go to war with the Acatlia Principality. Those people are all talented, especially August. To be honest, I can't see through him at all. Perhaps even you might not be his match now, right? Is it worth it for that useless Arthur? Even if he used some kind of magic on those few, so what if he enhanced them? From what I can see, those people are still very loyal to you!"
Bradman could not help letting out a long sigh. "You're right. This is precisely the time when we need people—how could I want things to turn out like this? But do you really think August can be used by me? They may have come to rely on me because those youngsters were drawn by my power and status, but August... as you said, his strength is no weaker than mine. He is probably here for Lord Zeref! With support like that, I'm truly afraid they may devour me instead!"
Layla in black gently shook her head. "Bradman, this isn't your fault. If Angel hadn't secretly interfered, I don't think things would have ended this way. No plan can ever remain unchanged forever. Didn't we also fail to expect Angel to get involved at that time? August may be powerful, but his age is right there for all to see. How could he possibly outscheme Angel? Didn't you see what August was like just now? Aside from hiding his strength, that boy apparently