Chapter 38: I Was Wrong

Upon Ethan's entrance, Boss Zack from Wysteriath burst into hearty laughter.
"Mr. Cooper, if you didn't show up, we would've thought you ran away!"
"How could I run away from Boss Zack's arrangement?"
Ethan walked over and sat beside Astyre.
"I bet on Mr. Lopez to win. I'll cover any difference in the betting amounts on both sides."
Then, leaning his head, he said to Astyre...
"How about that? Did I arrive in the nick of time?"
Everyone was surprised.
It was not because of...