Chapter 132: Evil Dragon

She threw him a warning glare. "Watch it with that 'Senior Sister' talk. I'm not your teacher." Then she gestured for a few of her subordinates—men in black uniforms with the Judgment Society's insignia—to handle the rest.

"Secure them and see if they'll confirm any involvement with Councilor Mann. Keep it quiet—I don't want rumors circulating."

"Yes, ma'am." They saluted, beginning to drag the criminals away.

Luke glanced around. "So…where's the exit? The corridor is a mess."

Lenora sighed. "Follow me." She turned on her heel and led him through winding hallways, stepping over rubble left from blasts of thunder and stone.

They passed the club's now-deserted main lounge, where a few stunned patrons still lingered at the edges, unsure how to react to the sudden confrontation. The late-night hush felt heavy, as though the entire building held its breath.