Isolde was confused why this man is addressing Azzy as Gary but the latter didn't bother to correct him and just went along with the same identity.
"I guess you are in touch with your son, after all," commented Azzy in response to the old man's greeting while ignoring his statement about the elves.
The old man's frown deepened further, "First of all, that brat isn't my son. He is just my daughter's playmate and guardian. And secondly, our Assad's network is vast and deep. Don't underestimate those elders."
Azzy was slightly surprised by the new piece of information. He didn't expect that they weren't siblings. Or, maybe, he was lying?
He doesn't know but in this current situation, he doesn't have the luxury to care about such minor things. Azzy directly opened the topic, "Anyway, whatever he is to you, because of him and your daughter, your execution was postponed by one week. Now, only two days left. I'm formally assigned to your case. And here's my offer.
