Chapter 137: Laurence Mann

She bit down a curse at his forwardness but saw molten fire splash right where she'd been standing.

"You bastards from the Judgment Society are attacking the city's supply line!" the foreman shouted. "Everyone, help me—they're trying to sabotage us!"

Guards and other staff rushed in, some conjuring elemental defenses, others leveling weapons. They outnumbered Luke's group significantly.

Lenora cut a glare at Luke. "We can't kill them. We have to confirm the sabotage, not become fugitives. This is a trap if we overdo it."

Luke nodded. "Right. Let me handle it."

He spread his fingers, and a surging telekinetic wave clamped down on the foreman. The man's attempt to amplify the Flame Rain fizzled as he gagged on sudden pressure. "What—" he coughed, blood trickling from his lips. "How are you…this strong?"