Chapter 4084 – Uncontrolled Variable (Part 1)

“Exactly,” Eckor replied. “This is the perfect opportunity to invoke Oghrom’s Law and eliminate our target. It’s unfortunate to leave Dripha in the hands of incompetents, but we’ve already invested too many resources in going after the Ernas.”

“This is too perfect, Eckor. Too convenient.” Jiza shook her head internally. “I told you there had to be a trap. It’s not like you to fall for something this obvious.”

“I’m not falling for it. I’m calling Jirni’s bluff,” he said. “If not now, then when? All our pieces are in position. We have a solid alibi. The target is alone and exposed.

“There’s no guarantee that if we pull back now, the intel we’ve gathered will still be valid tomorrow. For whatever reason, Jirni Ernas is stalling. If we keep waiting, we’re playing right into her hands.”

Jiza couldn’t argue with Eckor’s cold logic, but something still didn’t sit right.

“You said ‘perfect alibi,’ but that’s not true. I have one. What about you? Do you really think Verhen won’t lock the entire area down the second Jirni’s rune disappears?”