"Level one alert!"

Hicks quickly pulled out the dagger from his waist while keeping an eye on the entrance warily. The others also drew their weapons while trembling with fear.

Two of their comrades had just gone out and gotten killed, which clearly indicated that a mighty enemy was outside.

Suddenly, the scene quieted down to a pin-drop silence.

Everyone could only hear each other's heavy breathing while their eyes were filled with boundless fear. It felt like an unknown beast was before them, ready to charge in and devour them at any moment.

A figure abruptly appeared at the warehouse entrance, startling all the men in black masks. Their hearts skipped a beat.

The man who appeared was tall. He had a determined face and deep, piercing eyes.

When the men in black saw the man's face, their pupils contracted sharply, and their hearts went cold. Their legs began to tremble uncontrollably.

he was terrified, Hicks managed to maintain some

placed his dagger at Lillian's neck. "Don't

other men hastily placed their swords at Hydra's neck, but their hands shook uncontrollably and dripped with cold sweat. The man before them instilled a

horrible than you could ever imagine." Sebastian's voice was deep and resonant. It was utterly devoid of

fear but still tried to remain calm. He said coldly, "If you let me go, I'll release

to bargain with me. Release her, and I'll give you a quick death.

"Three."

"Two."

count of two, the other men in black collapsed and fell to their knees. "Supreme One, have mercy! Please spare us this

"One."

their pleas. The word sent shivers down

legs gave out, and he fell to his knees

a distance of several feet in a blink. He appeared beside Lillian like a ghost and waved

quickly removed her blindfold

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