Reborn Through Fire (Kisa and Gilbert) novel Chapter 54

"The way things are going right now, I don't know if I can still get back to Calthon safely. I-If I do unfortunately die here, please give the role back to Howard." If death was inevitable, then she would like to die for something worthwhile.

'It is Howard again. How dare she follow me to Athadale for Howard and cause all this unnecessary trouble?' Gilbert's chest heaved violently with anger and a touch of unknown emotion. He paced to the window with his arms akimbo. He then took a deep breath, turned around, and sneered at her. "You really don't give up, do you?"

"I will give up if you give him back his role."

"Heh!" Gilbert laughed. "Why should I give it back to him? Do I owe him anything?"

"What does it matter if you grant me this small request when I'm now suffering from an unwarranted disaster because of you? Also, you also said that if I die, you will return his role to him."

"Then let's wait until you are dead," Gilbert said, walking over to the bed. "Get out. I'm going to sleep."

"You—"