Bernard looked at Mad God with a faint chill in his eyes and said quietly,
"Although we're no match for you, you need to understand one thing first. If our mercenary company fights to the death, your fleet will pay a price too."
Mad God on the screen seemed somewhat concerned that Bernard and his men would fight like cornered beasts, and a thoughtful look crossed his face.
Seeing this, Bernard added,
"Of course, I'll have everyone inject an Oath Potion and swear not to reveal your whereabouts to the Star Sea Alliance. You know that anyone who's injected an Oath Potion can't break their oath."
Mad God paused, then chuckled.
"All right, I've changed my mind. I heard you became a True God recently? Fight me! If you can withstand ten moves from me, I'll let you all go."
Bernard's expression darkened.
"Ten moves? Dylan, you may be the strongest True God, but isn't ten moves a little arrogant?"
Mad God smiled.
"I'll show you that not all True Gods are equal. Ten moves will be enough to deal with you."
Bernard said gravely,
"Fine! Then let me see just how strong this so-called strongest True God really is!"
Eloise immediately stepped forward and said,
"Commander, you know Mad God's strength and record. Back then, the Kabonebog Church sent ten peak True Gods after him, and they still couldn't take him down. He killed three of them and severely wounded five. You've only just become a True God. You..."
Bernard interrupted Eloise.
"I know. But do you have a better solution?"
Eloise continued,
"Besides, this could be a trick. If we fight to the death, with your strength, you might be able to lead some of us out of his fleet's encirclement."
Bernard's eyes reddened as he said,
"So