Chapter 716

As someone who'd observed Darius for a long time, the janitor immediately detected the change in Darius' emotions. It gave him an ominous premonition, and he opened his mouth to warn his comrades. However, it was too late. Darius was already walking toward the passageway.

The janitor shut his eyes in despair, then opened them again a second later to look at Darius. "You're truly powerful beyond everyone's imagination."

Darius raised an eyebrow. "I don't need someone who only lurks in the shadows to compliment me." He descended into the basement without sparing the janitor another glance.

On his way down, he clearly heard Pearl scream, "Let go of me! Darius will definitely be here to rescue me, and he'll kill you for treating me like this!"

Darius frowned. Pearl had always been obedient and kind; she would never use death to threaten anyone…unless she had run out of options.

At this thought, his frown deepened, and he turned to look at the passageway's entrance, which was still slow