Villain Ch 742. Nice Stunt
Sophia winced as the pain shot through her body, a reminder of the consequences of her daring escape attempt. She glanced at her HP bar and grimaced as she realized it had decreased by a third. This was more damage than she was used to, but she had opted for basic gears this time around, wanting to keep a low profile. Now she was paying the price for her choice.
The injuries from her fall were evident, visible bruises marring her skin and blood trickling from the cuts and scrapes. It wasn't as bad as if she had faced the emperor's wrath, but it was enough to make her wince with every movement.
Despite the pain, Sophia made a conscious decision to ignore it. The sting of embarrassment far outweighed the physical discomfort. She could deal with the pain later, once she had salvaged what remained of her dignity.
