Seeing the man drawing closer, Clayton was certain that if he let this continue, trouble would inevitably follow. Without a second thought, he turned on his heel and made for a safer place.
The sly figure watching him curled his lips into a sly grin, as if satisfied with something.
"Hehehe… looks like this kid isn't completely stupid. But let's see… can you really hold out?" he said in a mocking tone.
The sly figure kept running, dodging the attacks of those chasing him, all while keeping Clayton in his sights. For a moment, the scene looked almost comical—like a group of people playing cat and mouse.
The area was crowded, making it hard for Clayton to maneuver. The sly figure, however, seemed well-practiced in running and evading, his movements agile and efficient. It didn't take long for him to close the gap between them.
