Chapter 143

News of the underground arena incident spread like wildfire through Hindale's underworld. The entire community was in shock. Ryan was dead, and Slicktop was critically injured—two of the city's most fearful power players were taken out in one night. As everyone wondered who did it, rumors started to swirl about the young man who had single-handedly defeated dozens of fighters days earlier. Some whispered that Molly had been spotted at the arena, suggesting she might be pulling the strings behind the scenes. The theory made sense to many. With two of the three major powers in Hindale's underworld crippled, Molly's Azureridge Guild stood to gain the most. Every gang in the city buzzed with discussions. They knew that the shifting balance of power was inevitable. ... In her study, Molly rubbed her temples, looking stressed. Her maid asked gently, "Miss, isn't this situation good for you? Why do you seem unhappy?" Molly sighed. "Many think like you, assuming I benefit most from Ry