At that moment, on the roof of the fertilizer factory, Maud Moody ripped the black cloth off Sophia's head.
Panic flashed across Sophia's face as she looked at the man before her. "Who... who are you? What do you want? I... I'll give you all my money, just please don't hurt me!"
Maud gave a dark chuckle. "Heh. Money? I don't need your money!"
He gripped Sophia's delicate chin, greed flashing in his eyes. "Tsk, tsk, what a tempting little beauty! It's a shame you ended up with a useless waste like Ethan!"
Sophia asked, her voice trembling, "You... you know Ethan?"
Maud's face darkened. "Know him? I know him very well! I often wonder how a powerless teacher like him has the guts to cross me. Doesn't he know that heroes die easily in this world?"
Deep fear flickered in Sophia's eyes. "S
