Astrid had grown up in a big family. Where had she not heard of dark matters, mostly unseen and untouched by ordinary people?
Yet, when she witnessed her best friend personally giving the order to execute everyone and leave no prisoners, her heart wrenched in pain.
Though she understood the price of maturity and the ruthlessness of capital competition, Ling Qingyu seemed to be riding a rocket.
Not to mention, not all capitalists as wealthy as Ling Qingyu wielded such immense power.
Heck, she suspected the power Ling Qingyu held was far greater, and tonight was merely the tip of the iceberg.
Her thirst to know more grew, but she quelled it without much difficulty as she remembered their promise to travel together later.
There would be ample time to investigate further, and she believed Ling Qingyu would eventually tell her more.
Ling Qingyu noticed everyone's subdued reactions and cracked a small joke, even praising them for their courage.
