Only when Ethan called out to him did Victor hurriedly respond, "Noble Master, you are a prodigy! Given time, you will undoubtedly become the mightiest in this world!"
"Enough with the flattery," Ethan interjected, "Let's go and see how Veronica is doing."
He turned and made his way back.
Before long, he arrived at the spot where Veronica had been resting.
Instantly, Ethan's face darkened.
Veronica was nowhere in sight, but ominous traces of blood were splattered on the ground, scattered as if left behind in a struggle.
"Damn it, someone has taken Veronica!"
In a secluded valley, Veronica slowly opened her eyes.
"You're finally awake," a familiar voice echoed.
Turning her head, she saw Sean leaning against a nearby rock wall, casually flipping a gold coin in his hand, a smirk on his face.
"It's you!" Veronica exclaimed, trying to rise, but soon realized she was bound with ropes.
