Chapter 600

"I didn't realize she was saying her last words! It's all my fault! I'm so stupid! So useless!" Selene cried, slapping her own face in anguish and guilt.

Frederick grabbed her arms, and tried to calm her down. "Selly, this isn't your fault! It's not your responsibility. It's...those people."

His eyes burned with fury at the thought of those who had harmed Laura. The murderous rage he felt was overwhelming, a feeling he had only experienced twice before: once when Jennifer was sold to the Crimson Robe Society, and now.

Selene wiped her tears, and said vehemently, "Fred, let's call the police! Let the law punish them!"

Frederick smiled bitterly, and gently pinched her cheek. "My naive sister, this is Centropolis. Here, the law doesn't touch the powerful."

Determination etched on his face, he declared, "I'm going to handle this my own way."

Selene gasped. "What are you planning to do?"

Frederick didn't answer. He walked over to Laura's body, gently closed her lifeless eyes, and s