The green smoke surrounded everyone in an instant. Carl was shocked by the sudden development and tried to run from the smoke, but soon realized he could not. Even the sunny skies had darkened because of the fumes. “What’s going on?” “What poisonous smoke is this?” “My head’s spinning…” Panic and chaos quickly took over. Someone cried out, “Escort Mr. Gerald out, now!” Several loyal subordinates carried Gerald as they ran off the same way they had come in from. The remaining mercenary soldiers exchanged glances, some choosing to leave and some choosing to stay. Carl began yelling anxiously, “Milton! Milton!” Thud! Thud! Carl realized in horror that the mercenary soldiers around him were fainting one after another. Their faces were pale and they had lost consciousness. These were