"Th-that... I'm sorry."
Ishiyama Keisuke finally lowered his bald head and apologized to Nangong Saya, whom he wouldn't have deigned to look at before.
Nangong Saya didn't say a word. She was still savoring what Fang Cheng had just said, feeling as if she were floating on a cloud, and hadn't noticed Ishiyama Keisuke's apology at all.
Fang Cheng dropped him on the ground, shrank back down, and turned to Takeda Masumi. "When you're dealing with people who have something wrong with their heads, reasoning with them is useless. They only understand physical persuasion."
Takeda Masumi understood that, of course, but she wasn't as strong as Fang Cheng, able to physically persuade people whenever she wanted.
She glanced at Nangong Saya, then said to Ishiyama Keisuke, "Do you still doubt my friend's abilities?"
Ishiyama Keisuke had nothing to say. Fang Cheng's terrifying strength was more than enough to wipe them all out right here. There was no need for any scheming.
But he could take a loss and move on. He immediately dropped to the ground and kowtowed to Takeda Masumi and Fang Cheng, pressing his forehead against the floor.
"Please forgive my rudeness, Teacher Takeda. The breakout depends on you and your friend. Please, we're counting on you."
Takeda Masumi didn't dare make the decision herself anymore, so she looked to Fang Cheng.
After what had happened, it would have been perfectly understandable if he'd simply walked away.
Ishiyama Keisuke looked at Fang Cheng hopefully, too. If he'd known this was such a powerful ally, he should've just latched onto him from the start.
Fang Cheng nodded lightly. Since he'd agreed to help, he wouldn't quit halfway. Besides, it was hardly any trouble for him.
Takeda Masumi breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Get up. Gather your people