"Moreover, I wasn't always this weak," she said with a hint of bitterness. "I possess some strength, but it was all stolen by the Phantom Baron. Only by tearing up those contracts can I regain the power of a sprite..."
Having said that,
she looked eagerly toward Matthew.
Matthew pondered for a moment, then shook his head,
"Sorry, I don't have the time to deal with the Phantom Baron right now."
"We have more important matters to attend to."
"I can let you go, but after that, you're on your own for safety."
Matthew could tell that Mrs. Wolf's words were truthful.
He didn't mind letting her go,
but he couldn't afford any distractions at this critical moment.
Hearing this,
Mrs. Wolf seemed a bit disappointed, her cheeks puffing out for a moment before settling back down.
She said earnestly,
"Still, thank you. At least you've given me my freedom back."
"I hope I can repay you with something... Um, do you have any needs?"
A thought struck Matthew,
