Catherine had not realized the gravity of the situation and was still asking coldly, "What's the point? You've already lost your combat capability, Bryant. Any struggle is futile. You have betrayed the most basic principles; we are also warriors of the Empire, and our primary duty should be to protect the citizens of this country."
Bryant's body was covered with many charred marks. He turned his head, using his hands and feet to start fleeing, but he carelessly fell into a pool that was only left with shallow water.
Catherine's movements on the ground were not affected at all. Her auxiliary equipment was destroyed, and she had only temporarily lost the ability to fly.
Bryant kept trying to distance himself from Catherine.
From the sidelines, Yang Ming had already seen what Bryant's backup plan was.
A dark shadow crouched behind a toppled parasol, almost without a heartbeat, without breathing, exhibiting the skill of "lying in wait" to the utmost.
That was...
