He turned, about to leave the room.
Suddenly, he felt a chill on his neck. A sharp samurai sword pressed against his skin.
"I need answers, General," Ethan whispered, his voice as cold as the blade on the old man's neck. "Where are Xander and my team?"
General Bao gasped. "S-Sovereign? How did you..."
"Where are they?" Ethan repeated, pressing the sword deeper. A drop of blood trickled down General Bao's neck.
"They... they are being held in cell number five. Don't kill me! I'll tell you everything!"
Ethan withdrew his sword. "Good. Now show me the way."
***
On Dragon's Nest Island, the International Sovereign Summit had begun. The main hall was packed with hundreds of influential faces from across the underworld. On the main stage, Maestro K stood with a satisfied smile, flanked b
