Leo abandoned Mu Fan's guidance mid-way through their escape, feeling convinced that he did not need her.
He believed he knew better.
Believed he was still untouchable.
In his mind, he was still 'The Boss'— the strongest player in the system, the king among men.
But that illusion he had about his power was about to shatter big time, as in the real world, a 'Master' ranked warrior was barely a blip on the power scale.
Nothing more than a bottom-feeder and a plebeian.
However, blinded by arrogance and narcissistic self confidence, Leo marched back toward the Arc Ship, determined to safeguard his family's interests… only to be intercepted and arrested before he could even make it halfway.
The local authorities didn't just apprehend him. They made an example out of him, by beating, mocking, and torturing him like a criminal whose pride far exceeded his value.
