At the time, Joanne's only regret was that she had not been more cautious. 'If only I had discovered the mechanism underneath earlier, I would not be in trouble now. I also won't be threatened by that scoundrel.'

Joanne glared at Darryl as she reflected on that. Darryl would be covered in wounds if gazes could kill.

"Wow, what a principled woman." Darryl smiled and said, "Looks like you don't want my help. Well then, I'll get going now." Darryl stretched his body, turned around, and prepared t