Crack!
"â¦â¦!!"
An arm twisted unnaturally.
Without hesitation, Gu Yangcheon snapped the masked manâs right arm.
The man had screamed in shock when his molar was pulled, but this time, he held back.
Despite trembling shoulders, he tried to move. Yet his body wouldnât obey.
"I figured you favored your left hand, so I took care of the right one," Gu Yangcheon said nonchalantly.
"â¦!"
The masked man shuddered at his words. His opponent had realized he was left-handed.
When? He hadnât even drawn a weapon.
The pain was unbearable, but he couldnât even bite his lips to copeâGu Yangcheon was still holding his jaw open.
"Gggh⦠Gughâ¦"
"I have a few questions for you. Take your time answering."
Gu Yangcheonâs voice carried a hint of amusement, which only made it more terrifying.
"First."
With the word, a touch landed on the index finger of the masked manâs remaining left hand. Gu Yangcheon had grabbed it firmly.
"Who are you?"
The pressure on the masked manâs jaw eased slightly, just enough to allow him to speak. He rasped out a reply.
"As if⦠Iâd tell youâ¦."
Crack.
"Ghk!"
The index finger snapped.
"Second."
Without hesitation, Gu Yangcheon moved on to the middle finger.
"Why were you observing us?"
"Ggh⦠Nghâ¦"
Crunch!
"Arghhh!"
This time, the bone wasnât just snappedâit was crushed entirely, shattering under his grip.
The masked man barely had time to process the pain before Gu Yangcheon grabbed the next finger.
"Third."
The same monotone voice.
"Ghh⦠Ha⦠Hahaâ¦"
Suddenly, the masked man let out a weak chuckle.
Gu Yangcheon paused, intrigued by the sound. Silence settled over them.
"Why are you laughing?"
There was genuine curiosity in his tone.
The masked manâs laugh grew, hoarse and shaky.
"Haha⦠How could I not⦠find this funny�"