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'

thought of the plan he had

Smirk.

edges of my lips curled upwards. Noticing my smile, Jhanna,

'I did it!'

to ask for the ransom. Once he successfully paid the ransom or whatever demand he had, he would quickly mobilize all

time I come back he's still not dead. Hahaha,

thought calmed his

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

you transfer

you money will tell me where my son is

thief that thinks he/she can

what Jhanna called such thieves. It wasn't because they were weak but because they only wanted money and nothing else. Once their demands were pleased they would immediately flee as

them, they had messed with the wrong person. With his power and connections, he would easily be able to locate

I'll let you and your son

"How much?"

much can you give

"50 million"

much you and

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

'He'll really kill me!'

the killing intent, Jhanna

the liquid assets I have. I can't offer any more than

his assets were long-term ones. Meaning that they couldn't be turned into cash quickly. The only cash

I wasn't

phone, he quickly

[121,098,549 U]

slowly closed

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

and the money would be transferred. Moreover, since the phone I was currently using was one that Smallsnake had given me beforehand and was connected to a separate account, I wasn't worried about anyone trying to track me

send that money

his hand, Jhanna was about to tap his phone against

you will let me go once I give you

"You don't"

shook my head. In response, Jhanna quickly took his

you messing

Jhanna was baffled.

the other negotiator propose any terms. This was the

respecting the term if the other guy was not even willing

like

cold. Instantly, Jhanna's back became drenched in sweat as he swallowed a mouthful

Gulp.

'He really isn't joking...'

didn't agree to the terms both he and his son

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

This was merely a tactic the thief was using to make take advantage of him. Staring at me, Jhanna took

can't guarantee me and my son's health, why should I send you the

Smirk

a man who goes against his promises, but since you don't seem to believe

it in Jhanna's direction. Catching it, Jhanna looked at the box with a trace

"What is this?"

"Wanna know? Open it"

Click.

eyes shot wide open and his body

you done to

I sure as heck will do more if you don't send me

eyes fiercely stared

"So?"

yes, I will do

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

to skin you alive if that's the last thing I'll do. How dare you touch my son! I'll make sure

'”Ding!

resounded across the factory. The transaction was successful. With a large smile on my face,

for

you let me and my son go

'”Spurt!

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

"Why? y-you promised?"

didn't kill you though? Angelica, my

same thing?', thought Jhanna as he slowly lost

say, I shook my head and