The moment he heard the words "If you do not obey, I will kill all of you," Theobald broke out in a cold sweat.

He wanted to believe it was a lie, but given Daniel Steiner’s infamous reputation, the chances of it being true were high.

In the silent conference room, Theobald took several deep breaths before finally speaking.

“...Proof?”

Platt, having lost his usual composure, responded.

"Not long after leaving the grand banquet hall, a pursuer began following me. No matter how hard I tried to shake them off, they clung to me persistently, as if mocking my attempts. In the end, I was caught in a back alley."

Recalling that moment, Platt's face was filled with terror.