The Author's POV

"Where is my son and who are you? Answer me!"

Staring at the masked figure before him, Jhanna shouted out loud. His deep voice echoed inside of the factory. Apart from the masked figure he could not see anything else.

Where was his son? Who was he? Why did he target him?

Jhanna wanted answers.

"Sir, he's no threat. He is only ranked E"

With his eyes squinted, one of the guards next to Jhanna tapped him on the shoulder and reported what he was able to observe. Without a doubt, the masked man was only rank.

"Pheew, okay"

Jhanna instantly sighed in relief.

Knowing that the opponent was only E ranked calmed him down a bit. His two bodyguards were both ranked. A measly ranked posed no threat to him. Staring at the masked figure before him, Jhanna spoke in a more confident tone.

"I give you an option, either tell me where my son is, or I'll make you tell me where my son is. I'm not sure if you can tell, but I have two bodyguards with me. Both ranked C. With your measly strength there is no way you can fight them so I suggest you give up"

"Hmm, that is indeed true"

Staring at Jhanna before me, I smirked.

'What an idiot'

What he said was indeed true. If it was just me by myself I would without a doubt be taken down by his two bodyguards. Unfortunately for him, I wasn't alone.

Lightly glancing at the top of the factory, I caught a glimpse of two yellow eyes staring at Jhanna from above. They were the eyes of a predator.

'Good, it looks like Angelica is ready...'

Unaware of his predicament, Jhanna crossed his arms in triumph. In response, I raised my hands up.

"Good, so you know your limit. Okay, now tell me. What have you done to my son"

"Sorry but unless you hear me out I can't say anything"

"I see, so you want to play this way..."

'this is fine too. This saves me a lot of trouble. Since you don't want to play it the easy way, I'll let you experience the hard way...'

Pointing at the masked figure, Jhanna ordered his to guards.

"Get him!"

Nodding their heads, the two guards looked at each other as an overbearing pressure started exuding from their bodies. Clenching their fists, they prepared to move.

However...

'”Spurt! '”Spurt!

Blood spilled in the air and the two holes appeared on the bodyguard's chest. With his eyes wide open, Jhanna witnessed his two bodyguards get attacked from behind. It all happened so fast that he was unable to identify who the perpetrator was.

"What happened!?"

Thud! Thud!

With two large thuds, the two bodyguards fell to the ground. They were dead. Staring at the corpses of his two bodyguards, Jhanna's mouth hung wide open.

'What's going on?'

He wasn't able to see a thing. It all happened so fast that his bodyguards could react at all. We were talking about two ranked bodyguards. Some of the best of the best. Instantly Jhanna's body shuddered as fear seeped in.

'Calm down, calm down, you've been through worse situation. Try to gauge what the masked guy wants'

Jhanna forcefully calmed himself down.

"I apologize for my previous behavior. Please tell me what you need of me. If there's anything I can do I'll try my best to please your needs"

Bringing his hands together, Jhanna bowed. Having been blackmailed for ransom before, he knew of the standard procedure.

He was very clever. By acting this way, he was hoping for a negotiation without coming off as rude. Whoever the young boy before him was, he wasn't an opponent he could fight.

By acting this way he would be able to preserve his and his son's life. He knew when to attack and when to back down.

'huhu, all you want is money, right? I've got plenty of that. Whoever you are, even if you have someone strong backing you, you won't carelessly kill someone like me who has such a high status right? I've already memorized your voice and frame, even if you're wearing a mask I'll make sure to hunt you down once I return'

gloating as he thought of the plan he had

Smirk.

lips curled upwards. Noticing my smile, Jhanna, who took it as a positive reaction, thought

'I did it!'

wait for the masked man before him to ask for the ransom. Once he successfully paid the ransom or

by the time I come back he's still not dead. Hahaha, I'll make you understand

the thought calmed his

a grudge. For as long someone messed with him, he would make sure to pay

well, how about you transfer me the money

where my son is and

just the usual thief that thinks he/she can take some

were weak but because they only wanted money and nothing else. Once their demands were pleased they would immediately flee as far

and connections, he would easily be

let you and your son go after you send me

"How much?"

much can you

"50 million"

you and your son's life

money that was being offered, my voice became cold. Killing intent

'He'll really kill me!'

intent, Jhanna quickly waved

only joking. 120 million is all the liquid assets I have. I can't offer any more than as that would take

ones. Meaning that they couldn't be turned into cash quickly. The only cash he had at the moment was

I wasn't

he quickly showed me his

[121,098,549 U]

slowly closed

was trying my best to keep a calm look on my face. 120 million U. With it I would no longer need to sell most of the items that I got from Immorra. Opening my eyes once again, I nodded my head

were easy. Just a tap on the phone and the money would be transferred. Moreover, since the phone I was currently using

money

his hand, Jhanna was about to tap his phone against mine. Suddenly,

sure you will let me go once I give you the

"You don't"

shook my head. In response, Jhanna quickly took his phone

Are you

Jhanna was baffled.

guy did not even let the other negotiator propose any terms. This was the first time Jhanna had come

bother respecting the term if the other guy was

look like someone who is

Instantly, Jhanna's back became drenched in

Gulp.

'He really isn't joking...'

didn't agree to the terms both he

is merely an act. I can't let him influence

his fists. He couldn't give up that easily. This was merely a tactic the thief was using to make take advantage of him. Staring

and my son's health, why

Smirk

against his promises, but since you don't seem to believe me,

threw it in Jhanna's direction.

"What is this?"

"Wanna know? Open it"

Click.

Jhanna slowly opened the box. Suddenly his eyes shot wide open and his body trembled uncontrollably.

you done to

heck will do more if you don't send

my eyes fiercely stared at Gerrard before

"So?"

I will do

choice, Jhanna could only take out his phone and comply with my terms.

if that's the last thing I'll do. How dare you touch my son! I'll make sure you die a miserable

'”Ding!

factory. The transaction was successful. With a large smile on

you for

let me and my son

'”Spurt!

penetrated his back. Staring at me, his eyes shot wide open. With a trembling hand, he weakly pointed at

"Why? y-you promised?"

you though? Angelica,

that the same thing?', thought

he was trying to say, I shook