The air fell into a deadly silence. No one stepped forward, nor did anyone say a word—because here, no single person could stand a chance against Susan. Her power overwhelmed them all.
Jessica was the only one who might be able to fight Susan, but she had no regard for the lives of others—especially when the person in question was a dark esper.
She even seemed somewhat pleased as she watched the scene unfold. This was the kind of Susan she liked.
At that moment, Mason had also approached the enormous gate, shouting in terror:
"No! I don't want to go outside! You can't do this to me! You're trying to kill me!"
Susan replied calmly, "It's just stepping out of the gate. It won't kill you."
As soon as she finished speaking, Mason stepped outside.
And then—something happened that none of them could have foreseen.
