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With all the White Fang down to avoid the explosion, he flicked out a knife and crouched low, cutting Oobleck's bonds and freeing the huntsman. "I'll explain what he said later," he hissed to Oobleck. "I promise."

"Tch." Roman gritted his teeth and stood slowly, cracking his neck with one hand. "Cute, kid. Real cute."

"Give it up, Roman. The White Fang can't hold up against huntsman. It's as good as two against one."

Roman cocked an eyebrow. "Is it?"

A sharp blade tickled the underside of Jaune's chin from behind.

`Oobleck` stuck his tongue out and winked.

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"Well, well, well, look what the cat dragged in. I bet you really thought you had me, didn't you?" Roman laughed. "Talk about arrogant."

Jaune's fury smouldered but there was nothing he could do, not with Neo holding a blade against his throat and the White Fang collecting themselves after their shock. He'd had such limited options that causing a distraction and rescuing Oobleck had been the only option.

Looked like Roman realised that.