Chapter 736 Three Seconds

• Jaziel and Indus set out at once. Because the banquet was already underway, every minute felt like sand racing through a narrow glass.
• Barely had they stepped beyond the War Dragon Guild's gates when Indus snapped his fingers, suddenly alarmed. “Master, wait—almost forgot. We should change our faces. If this sect leader shows up as himself, every righteous dog will spot me and cut me down before we reach the door.” He pointed anxiously at Jaziel. “And you need a disguise, too. Pedro has surely memorized your portrait. If he sees you among the crowd, things could turn ugly fast. The Ironblood Clan leader may be injured, but he's no lightweight. If he and Pedro join forces, killing Pedro will be ten times harder. Safer to let the banquet end, wait until Pedro leaves the clan grounds, and strike him on the road.”
• Jaziel shook his head, calm and immovable. “I won't hide behind another face. If the Ironblood Clan leader chooses to shield Pedro, I'll put them both in the ground.”