Feeling the provocation in Luca's gaze, the burly man's anger surged, his aura growing more intense by the second. Yet, no matter how oppressive his presence became, Luca stood unmoving, as unyielding as a rock battered by the sea. The little girl, on the other hand, shrank back in fear, hiding behind Luca and not daring to show herself.
Clap! Clap! Clap! Just as the veins on the burly man's forehead bulged, ready to make his move, applause suddenly rang out from behind him. Moments later, a strong, clear voice of a middle-aged man echoed across the scene.
"Haha! As expected of the great hero who saved a hundred thousand lives from the monster horde. Truly remarkable!"
Luca turned his gaze toward the sound and saw the luxury car's door open. Three elegantly dressed men stepped out, causing Luca's eyes to narrow. The last man to step out was none other than Celephais, someone he recognized all too well.