Chapter 373

Balaro looked at the scroll in Chad's hand and sneered, not intending to release the hostage. Chad became very anxious and yelled, "Release her!"

Bernard looked at him and said, "Kid, we can't give him the Worldly Medicine manuscript!"

Surprisingly, Chad yelled angrily, "I don't need you meddling in my affairs!"

Bernard, seeing Chad's desperation to save the hostage, wanted to make a move, regardless of the consequences.

However, just as he reached out, Matilda's twin blades clashed with him, sparking another battle.

Bernard wanted to retrieve the manuscript quickly and did not fully engage Matilda, so they unexpectedly came to a stalemate.

Neither of them could overpower the other, so the deadlock persisted!

Chad was concerned about the situation dragging on and only wanted to save Marilyn. He exclaimed, "Let's make a deal. You release her, and I'll give you the manuscript!"

However, Balaro simply sneered. He grabbed Marilyn by her hair and lifted her off the ground. The sharp