Gripped by fear, Bryon's body shook uncontrollably, his voice quivering as he stammered, "What... What do you want?"
Nathan's response was icy and direct. "I want nothing more than to send you to hell."
Bryon, trying to assert some semblance of control, warned, "Nathan, mark my words, if you harm me, you will pay dearly..."
However, Nathan cut him off, "Are you finished? It's time to end this."
"W-Wait! Don't kill me..."
Unfortunately, Bryon's pleas were futile as Nathan had already disconnected the call.
With a ghostly pallor, Bryon looked up, only to see a beam of light slicing through the sky. Before he could react, the helicopter he was in was struck by a laser and burst into flames.
Boom!
Aboard the God's Punisher Spaceship, Nathan watched the helicopter's fiery demise with a detached expression.
At that moment, Eve approached and reported, "Your Majesty, Fang of Eurasia is requesting to speak with you. Shall I connect the call?"
After a moment's consideration, Nathan instructed, "Yes, connect the call."
Swiftly, a call was established.
Fang's voice, laced with anxiety, came through, "Mr. Cross, are you all right?"
Nathan, touched by Fang's concern, responded more gently, "I'm fine, thank you for asking."
Fang, relieved to hear Nathan was unharmed, nonetheless cautioned, "Mr. Cross, while Bryon and his associates acted heinously, I urge you to consider the broader implications..."
"You've learned to see the bigger picture, I see. I wasn't wrong about you after all," Nathan calmly replied.
Upon hearing this, Fang paused, unsure how to interpret Nathan's remark. Attempting to maintain his composure, he said, "You've been in my shoes, so I trust you understand."
"I do," Nathan calmly responded.
Fang implored, "Please, show mercy, give us another chance. The thought of you attacking the city is alarming..."
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