Chapter 242:

"If you have the guts, do it." I turned my angry eyes to him and pulled a shiny dagger from my waist. "I was prepared to come here; I'm not the Erza you knew before to see if you took my life today or if I cut your neck."

Titus opened his eyes, his left hand slowly rested on the arm of the bay chair, and then he sat up straight, his right hand rubbing the tip of his usual cane in his hand. “You think Ryan protects you, but I don't dare?”

As soon as he finished speaking, his cane was hurled at me. I tilted my head to the side, dodging easily. Then there was a loud noise; the stick was pinned to the wall, leaving small cracks running everywhere.

I narrowed my eyes; if I had accidentally let it hit my body just now, I'm afraid I would have lost my life.

I adjusted my breathing, prepared to fight in front of Titus. I absolutely must not neglect, even for a second.

Titus slowly stood up; although he was over 70 years old, his back was still straight, and his majestic gait was strong.

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