"Ah..."
Mason Payne roared in fury, glaring at Wu, who had already drawn a short blade. Rufina Howard was in his arms, her eyes sorrowful as she looked at him.
"Since she’s no longer useful, she should be eliminated right here. Better that than letting others use her. Besides, she’s the root of your wavering resolve, so I’ll take care of it myself."
Mason Payne’s eyes regained their usual indifference. He glanced at Rufina Howard again and let her go. Rufina Howard raised one hand slightly.
But in that instant, a mass of black flame drifted by, and Lao Chongyuan, having seen through something, punched forward.
With a boom, twelve Golden Mask Men scattered. Redmond spat out blood, his cheek dripping steadily. He crouched, grabbing Rufina Howard and holding her tightly.
"Girl..."
Mr. Brown crouched on the ground, his face twisted with rage as he let out a furious roar.
"What needed to be done is already finished."
Luke Ling spoke, and in an instant, everyone turned to look at Mr. Brown.