Chapter 2007

"Goddamn it! You filthy Xancentian cur! I'll fucking kill you!" Davy bellowed, his face flushed with rage. He was beyond furious after being repeatedly disregarded by Perseus and then witnessing him threaten his superior, Alfred, right before him. It was then that a gunshot suddenly rang out, and the bullet flew straight for Perseus' leg. Davy had never intended to end his life in an instant. He wanted to inflict prolonged suffering on Perseus. He wanted to teach this overconfident and unruly Xancentian a lesson! It was said that Perseus was a highly sought-after individual, someone the higher-ups were eager to take control of. It would be a waste to end his life with a single shot. Davy had his own ambitions as well. He sought not just the reward but also a chance to rise further. He longed for the higher-grade steroid tonic that could push him even further. Davy chuckled maliciously as the gun went off. He could already picture it—Perseus' left thigh struck by the bullet, blood sp