Chapter 576

Fane was speechless when he saw the duo unconscious on the ground. He glanced at Xena, and the intent to kill was evident in his eyes. This woman would only bring problems for as long as she lived; now would be a good chance to end it all. He quickly dismissed the thoughts. His lips curled into a self-deprecating smile. If he killed an unarmed and unconscious woman, how different would he be from Quil and others like that? He was the Supreme Warrior, too. How could he take advantage of someone while they were defenseless? He would be the object of ridicule if others knew about that! Moreover, the agreement between him and Ben would never be resolved if he killed her, and Fane might never know who operated behind Xena. Furthermore, Ben could spiral into severe depression should she die. Ben loved and trusted Xena so much. What if Ben found it too much to cope with? What if he took his own life after Xena died? The more he went over it, the more he came to terms that Xena had to