Lucas's face was pale; she couldn't speak and lay limp in Bobby's arms. The three prodigies looked at her in horror but did not dare to make a move. "You son of a... Let her go, or we'll kill you," Lucas said after a moment, then advanced toward Bobby. He was tough and determined. He had an aura that was powerful enough to make a True Spirit Realm prodigy tremble. Bobby tightened his grip around Lara's neck; she gasped for air and started coughing. She was in obvious pain.
"Stop!" Saul yelled. Lucas stopped in his tracks and looked at Bobby. He was surprised at his confidence and thought, "This isn't the first time he's held someone hostage. How else could he have captured her so easily?" He wondered. "Don't be stupid," he told Bobby. "If anything happens to her, you'll pay for it." Bobby was undeterred. "If you take another step, I'll chop her arm off," he retorted. "Just try me." The three prodigies exchanged uneasy glances. Tensions rose.