The warm flames in the fireplace scorched the oak logs, giving off a faint fragrance.
They also clearly illuminated the various experimental instruments filling the room, as well as the pale red inkhead fish swimming in the fish tank.
Everything gleamed brightly.
The scene looked rather cozy.
"Tatsumaki actually managed to stand against Orochi?"
Sitting on the sofa, Psykos had lost all interest in her wine. With a heavy heart, she raised her head and stared at the ceiling.
Still, it was fortunate that Orochi was keeping Tatsumaki occupied. Otherwise, she would have already fought her way here.
"This is bad!"
Psykos's expression suddenly changed.
She realized that she had focused too much on Tatsumaki and Orochi earlier.
And had neglected to maintain psychic awareness of her surroundings.
At this moment, Pochi, along with two unfamiliar signals, was less than three hundred meters away.
In the entire Monster Association, only Pochi knew of her existence and location.
Originally, Psykos had not cared about this.
First, she did not think it would betray her. Second, she believed it could not speak and therefore could not expose her.
Who would have thought both had happened now?!
Just as Psykos stood up to leave, the heavy stone door was blasted apart on the spot.
She recognized at a glance that it was one of Pochi's smaller light cannons.
"Police!"
"Don't move! Hands up!"
"Ms. Psykos, you are suspected of crimes against humanity, illegal biological experimentation, and most importantly, pet abuse."
"You are now under arrest in accordance with the law. Cooperate with us, or bear the consequences yourself!"
A voice brimming with righteousness rang out from the thick smoke and dust.
Then Jiwei, dressed in a police uniform and gripping a handgun, appeared before Psykos.
Aite and Pochi stood guard to his left