He was about to give the order when his cell phone rang.
The ringtone was like a pause button, knocking on everyone's hearts.
Shadow looked at the caller ID and said to the others, "Wait a minute."
Then, he walked to the side with a serious expression and picked up the call. "Hello, yes."
He heard something and flew into a rage. His expression changed and he turned his head to the girl in the middle of the square with a sharp gaze, as if he wanted to eat her up.
But seemingly afraid of something, he gritted his teeth, causing his cheek muscles to tighten. "Yes, I understand."
He hung up and walked back, then said to his dozen subordinates, "Release her."
"Huh?"
Everyone was stunned.
"Release her?" Someone argued angrily. "Lord Shadow, if we release her now, our reputation…"
Shadow slapped him, causing the person to stagger and almost fall to the ground. "The Empress's orders, let her go!"
