The situation was too dangerous for Charles to exchange words with Swann. He rushed decisively at the latter. In a state of extreme fear, Swann hurriedly took off a ring on his hand and flung it to the ground. A crisp noise echoed as black smoke instantly pervaded the air.1

Charles easily found his way out of the smoke, and his eyes darted around, looking for his target. He found Swann climbing up the window he had shattered earlier to come in. Swann leaped into the air and straight out of the window.0

However, Charles was in no hurry. Swann's actions were useless. The gray-robed figures had already cordoned off the area, which meant that there was no way he could escape.0

Charles gave chase and jumped out of the window. As expected, he saw a panic-stricken Swann being cornered by the...0