The patrons' attention was immediately drawn toward the source of the voice. The disruption caused by Vanessa's power seemed to freeze for a moment as everyone's gaze turned toward the entrance of the restaurant.
Standing at the entrance, unaffected by the chaos that had unfolded within, was a figure covered with a mask. The voice had a calm yet mocking tone, almost as if the scene before them was nothing more than an amusing spectacle.
Vanessa, still radiating with the aftereffects of her unleashed power, turned her attention toward the newcomer.
Despite the surprise of this unexpected interruption, her expression remained composed. She had a way of masking her true emotions behind a veneer of confidence, especially when the situation was tense and serious.
Shi Tian, by her side, had also shifted his stance, his mechanical right hand subtly activating, ready for the potential threat. His eyes were fixed on the masked figure, evaluating the situation.
