Nancy's ability to be by Ye Cangtian's side, in Sahar's view, could only mean one thing: Nancy had defected to Ye Cangtian.
This meant Nancy had completely betrayed the Church of Light.
This enraged Sahar. After all, he had taken good care of Nancy in the past, yet she had now betrayed him.
Therefore, after speaking halfway, he changed his tune and said solemnly, "Ye Cangtian, it's not impossible for us to retreat, but we have one condition!"
"What condition, let's hear it!"
Ye Cangtian asked subconsciously upon hearing this.
"Her!"
Sahar raised his arm without hesitation, pointing at Nancy behind everyone, and continued, "Nancy is, after all, one of our Church of Light's people. As long as you hand her over, we'll leave immediately!"
As Sahar spoke, Qiao also noticed Nancy's presence.
His expression instantly turned grim.
Nancy's current predicament could be attributed to him. After all, it was he who sent Nancy as cannon fodder.
Afterward, Nancy was captured. In his opinion, even if she didn't die at Ye Cangtian's hands, she would be imprisoned by Chinese forces for life.
Yet, Nancy inexplicably appeared here. If he were to bring Nancy back...
It's important to remember that the Pope had previously abandoned Nancy because her missions repeatedly failed. Coincidentally, at that time, he had just annihilated the Ninja Division, enjoying immense prestige.
Therefore, the Pope handed Nancy over to him to win him over.
However, times had changed. Now he was also in a difficult situation, and if Nancy were to accuse him of seeking personal revenge, the Pope might very well make an example of him.
With this thought, he suddenly shouted, "Nancy, the Church of Light has shown you great kindness, yet you choose to betray us. Why don't you come out and face your death!"
Qiao had already decided to kill Nancy on the spot, not giving her a chance to see the Pope.
"I didn't!"
"I was forced!"
Seeing that Sahar and Qiao had discovered her, Nancy no longer hid and walked out while loudly refuting them.
Previously, upon learning that the Church of Light was coming, Nancy had intentionally hidden behind to avoid being discovered by them, given her current predicament, to prevent future complications.
But now, she had no choice but to face it all.
Meanwhile, Ye Cangtian sighed.
He knew very well that Nancy had never truly acknowledged him, nor had she betrayed the Church of Light.
But the Church of Light didn't see it that way.
With this in mind, he glanced at Sahar and the other two and slowly said, "What Nancy says is true. She hasn't defected to me, nor has she ever betrayed the Church of Light..."
"Shut your mouth!"
Before Ye Cangtian could finish, Nancy interrupted him fiercely.
As she spoke, she glanced at Sahar and quickly said, "Lord Sahar, you watched me grow up. You should know what kind of person I am. I truly haven't betrayed you. Please believe me this once..."
"We'll talk about your matters back at the Church of Light!" Sahar gave Nancy a deep look, his eyes flashing with disappointment, and said.
Judging by Nancy's aura, her cultivation was still intact.
In this situation, Nancy neither chose to assassinate Ye Cangtian nor to flee. How could he dare to believe Nancy!
"Heh, traitor! Do you choose to die here or die upon our return!" Qiao sneered, a sinister glint in his eyes.
He chuckled inwardly. Within the Church of Light, only Sahar was protecting Nancy at this moment.
But judging by Sahar's tone, he had lost faith in Nancy.
In that case, whether here or on the way back, it wouldn't be difficult for him to kill Nancy.
"No, no, I can't go back with you..."
Hearing their words and looking at their expressions, Nancy immediately retreated. She could see that if she went back, she would surely die.
"Hmph!"
"Nancy, you have disappointed me greatly!"
Upon hearing Nancy's words, Sahar snorted coldly.
Nancy's direct refusal had shattered the last of his trust.
After all, if she was unwilling to return to prove her innocence, wasn't that betrayal?
As he spoke, Sahar flashed forward and lunged at Nancy, a long cross-shaped sword appearing in his hand. He thrust it mercilessly towards Nancy's chest.
Facing the sudden turn of events, Nancy's face turned pale. Just as she was about to dodge, a figure flickered before her, followed by a crisp "ding."
The one blocking her was none other than Ye Cangtian.
"Ye Cangtian, what do you mean by this!"
Sahar was forced back and stared at Ye Cangtian, questioning him darkly.
In his opinion, Ye Cangtian's non-intervention until now was tacit approval for them to deal with Nancy. But now that Ye Cangtian had suddenly intervened, it made him somewhat confused.
"Sahar, I forgot to tell you, Nancy has another identity now: she is my maid."
"If she willingly returned with you, I might consider parting with her reluctantly and returning her to the Church of Light!"
"But as you saw, Nancy actively refused, so I can only apologize. And since you attacked my maid, I naturally have the right to intervene..."
Ye Cangtian glanced at the stern-faced Sahar and said in a low voice.
To be honest, while he did have some ulterior motives just now, if Nancy had truly chosen to leave, he would have considered letting her go.
After all, Nancy had been with him for a long time, was relatively obedient, and had done many things for him along with Ghost Dance. If she was truly unwilling to pledge allegiance to him, he could spare her life.
As long as she didn't continue to oppose China.
However, Sahar and Qiao's performance had greatly surprised him. They had shown no mercy or trust, making Nancy feel uneasy and fearful.
In that case, if he missed this opportunity, he would be a fool, and it would be a waste of their cooperation.
"What did you say? She's your maid!"
On the other side, upon hearing Ye Cangtian's words, Sahar's eyes widened as he questioned, his voice filled with disbelief.
Nancy was the pride of the Church of Light, always possessing a natural arrogance. How could she become a maid to an enemy? He truly couldn't believe it.
"Yes! If you don't believe me, ask Nancy. She decided to be my maid for a year to avenge me. During this period, I can tolerate her acting as she pleases..."
Ye Cangtian nodded and said with a smile.
He didn't hide anything about this matter; he spoke nothing but the truth.
Hearing this, Sahar glanced at Nancy and questioned, "Nancy, is what he says true?"
"Yes, yes, it's true..."
Nancy lowered her head, gritting her teeth as she admitted it.
Everything was the truth; she had no way to deny it.
"You! You, you... Why don't you just die!"
With those words, Sahar finally lost his patience and roared!
She was the pride of the Church of Light! For a long time, Nancy's every word and action represented the Church of Light.
Now, to be a maid to Ye Cangtian, even if it was a form of bearing humiliation for a greater cause, it was a complete disgrace to the Church of Light. It was unbearable!
At this moment, if not for Ye Cangtian's obstruction, he would have undoubtedly struck her down with his sword!
"Cough, cough, watch your words. Although you despise Nancy, I don't. She's very qualified to be my maid!"
Facing the enraged Sahar, Ye Cangtian coughed lightly and said slowly.