"General O'Leary." Gan Yuan's gaze moved, landing on General O'Leary's face, with unmistakable admiration in her eyes. "I promised you earlier that your wife and daughter would be safe. Now, I am fulfilling my promise to you."
Upon hearing this, not only General O'Leary but also several officials standing beside him, including General Barton, all turned pale.
"What... what do you mean?" General O'Leary asked in confusion.
"I can now proudly tell you," Gan Yuan smiled, her tone gentle, "your wife and daughter have been safely rescued and are now free. Moreover..."
Her gaze skimmed over the faces of the officials standing behind General Barton.
"Not only General O'Leary's family but all present here as well. Your wives, children, parents, brothers... have regained their freedom. You can rest assured. I will not abandon any of my people, and you... are included!"
General O'Leary furrowed his brow, guilt burgeoning within him.
Faced with a choice, he had selfishly hesitated.
