Wagner and his accomplices were terrified, tremors coursing through their bodies. "No, no, please! I didn't know it was you, Mr. Longstone! Give me one more chance, please!"

As one of the most powerful men in the city, Gras was someone who would put his money where his mouth was. He could kill them all, and their families wouldn't even dare to utter a single word.

"I know your father, so I'll give you a chance," Gras said.

Only then did Wagner start recovering from his shock, breathing a sigh of relief. He wondered why Gras would come to such a small village, though.

Meanwhile, Gras turned to Felix. "You're Dr. Zeller from Innswood Village, aren't you?"

"Yes, it's me," Felix replied politely.

Gras smiled. "I've looked at Kathlynn's injuries, and I could see that you're as skilled as they say. It so happens that I need an experienced doctor in my residence. Would you be willing to work there?"

Wagner was speechless. Now he knew why Gras would make the journey here—he had set his