The exact moment Ethan's fingers hovered above her chest with the dark paste, the young disciple's eyes snapped wide open. She violently threw herself backward on the stretcher, letting out a terrified, high-pitched scream that echoed across the entire interrogation room.
Ethan lowered his hand, letting out a mocking laugh.
The flagship's medical staff behind the glass exhaled in relief, thinking the young doctor had simply executed a clever, high-pressure psychological bluff to force the girl to break. But in reality, what Ethan had stated was the truth—if she had remained still for one more second, that counter-catalyst would have dragged her straight into a living hell.
Seeing her subordinate shatter under the pressure, Branch Leader Koma's face twisted with rage. "You worthless, cowardly little wretches!" she hissed, cursing them through gritted teeth.
