The students of Madblade Martial Academy were furious, their eyes bloodshot as they watched Rodney being tortured as they shouted at Aspen.

"Aspen, you bitch! Let go of Mr. Sanford right now!"

"If anything happens to him, Madblade Martial Academy will never stop until your Bridgefields' Stevens family is destroyed!"

Aspen sneered in disdain and slapped Rodney again, sending more blood splattering from his mouth.

"Mr. Sanford!"

Gordon stood calmly with his hands behind his back as if he did not even notice the outrage around him. "Take your time. Play with him however you like—until you've had your fun, and he's dead."

He added, "Don't worry, as long as I'm here, no one in Jayrodale will dare stop you. Anyone who tries will die on the spot!"

Though terrified of Gordon, some of the Madblade students were so enraged by Rodney's condition that they prepared to rush forward, ready to sacrifice everything to save him.

Before they could act, Ivan clutched his chest and shouted