Persephone's hoarse cries were quickly drowned out in the crowd. No one could hear her voice as protests began to rise. Before the match, they had bet heavily on Morpheus' victory, but this match would leave them penniless.

"Useless, get up!"

"You wasted our money!"

"Give us back our money!"

However loud these people shouted, the more pleased Fat Jim seemed. With such high odds, he could make a fortune. Morpheus could still earn him so much money even before dying, making the most of his usefulness.

He chuckled, spat out his sunflower seed husk, and instructed his men to find a decent grave for Morpheus. After all, they were like brothers, and a blank tombstone could serve as his own remembrance.

"Boss, look quickly!"

Fat Jim's subordinate's sudden panic surprised him.

He followed the direction his subordinate pointed at and saw a slender figure amidst the chaos. Like a determined little rabbit, she desperately climbed toward the ring.

seemed

knew who she was. Speculations suggested

knew that gambling losses didn't drive Persephone. If she had a knife, she could

"Quickly... Stop her!"

Can't lay a hand on

was losing his mind as well. "If Morpheus were alive,

he finished, someone else rushed over and grabbed Persephone's hand. She struggled, but the person pulled her back, preventing her

Fat Jim. He was stunned for a moment. When he rubbed his

the referee halted the match.

Seamus firmly holding her back. She cried out and kicked and punched Seamus, but it was all

scene. Helplessly, she watched

"Miss!" Seamus roared.

came to her senses

After a few seconds of silence, Seamus' tone softened. "You've

choked up, unable

"Miss..."

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