Bryant was feeling quite frustrated.
Before he even arrived in New York, his proud disciple had been arrested by the police.
Upon his arrival at the bookstore, he had immediately clashed with Wes from the 13th Bureau.
The next day, despite not having done anything, and even contemplating protecting William and the others from Travis's persecution, he found himself being thoroughly beaten by Zoey and taken away.
After being detained in a small dark room overnight, Wes came to ask him what he intended to do with William.
Bryant had protested his innocence, insisting that he wanted to protect William and Alice.
But Zoey had given him another thorough beating, and in a few moments, without any caution, even knocked him unconscious.
When he came to, the first thing he saw was Zoey standing in front of him again.