Ruby Anne led the murderer to a secluded, open space—far from the tightly packed streets and prying eyes. Here, she could fight without the risk of civilians becoming collateral damage.
S-Rankers.
The pinnacle of human strength.
While their power varied from one to another, a battle between two S-Rankers was something that could level an entire city.
That was why, despite her overwhelming strength, Ruby Anne had restrained herself. If she had fought at full power in Tondo, the consequences would have been catastrophic. But now, with nothing around them but open space, the circumstances had changed.
A few meters separated them. The murderer scanned their surroundings, taking in the vast, empty terrain.
“So that’s why you played defensively,” he mused, his voice carrying a hint of am
