Ruth was almost in tears, "Master, it’s not true! It's just to deal with my father pressuring me to get married."

Pierce laughed. "No need to explain. I totally understand!"

-

At Phoenix City.

Eric and Stealthbane had already returned to the villa.

Michael knew they had taken action. Upon seeing that Shadow hadn’t returned, his eyes turned slightly red. "H-He... is gone?"

Such actions can result in death.

This seemed to be within Michael's expectations.

Stealthbane spat on the ground. "Don’t mention him, that traitor! Mr. Johnson kindly took him in here, and he betrayed us!

"He exposed our actions. Dozens, Mr. Ortega! Dozens of legends attacked just the two of us. If it weren't for Mr. Johnson being invincible, we wouldn't have made it back!"

Michael looked at Eric with confusion. 'Did Lucius really betray them?'

Eric nodded. "He’s right. Shadow leaked information and notified the Crimson Order. But don’t worry. I didn’t kill him. I had someone extradite him to King City. Wh