Inside the grand yet half-decaying safe zone of the Mayor's Manor, Shock could sense an overwhelming presence even before his eyes settled on the figure seated comfortably by the fireplace.
"Oh...?"
"Hm?"
It was CEO, the businessman that didn't hesitate to kill his goon to pass the gate.
Partner, CEO's loyal henchman, stood silently to the side, his gaze flicking between Shock and his boss.
"Well, well, well," CEO greeted, his voice smooth yet menacing. "I didn't expect to see someone else so soon... Shock, was it?"
Shock's eyes narrowed as he stood his ground.
He wasn't particularly thrilled about this encounter but knew it was inevitable.
Both of them, and every single participant in this trial, had one common enemy: Stark Heartsouls, or Chosen, which is who they know him as.
Reaching into his pouch, he pulled out the item he had obtained from defeating the Inquisitor.
