Villain Ch 520. The Emperor Is Among Us [Part 5]
Once Elio's decisive command echoed through the group, the members scattered like startled birds, following his instructions to the tee. Each went their separate ways, disappearing into the twisted, eerie corridors of the once-secure headquarters. It was a surreal scene – the unity they had a moment ago shattered, leaving Sophia standing alone, as if her words had evaporated into the air, her advice disregarded.
Feeling the sting of being left behind, Sophia stood her ground, her frustration simmering. In this chaos, she yearned to shed her image as the dependable healer, to stand up and challenge Elio, to seize control of the guild. But in this critical moment, she couldn't risk such a confrontation. The stakes were too high.
Sophia's eyes tracked Elio as he swiftly vanished into the shadows. Resentment brewed within her, a mixture of disappointment and anger at the disregard for her opinion.