"To be praised by a master schemer like you, I'm truly flattered," Sima Fang laughed lightly. "Still, I'm amazed by your calmness. You can surely see that you have lost. Everyone has learned your secret and your sins. Even if you are powerful, we have King Dim Loog here. You have no way out. Is your composure born out of pride? If so, then I must say I'm disappointed."
"Do you prefer I show despair and fight desperately to escape?" Amon asked.
"That will be nice," Sima Fang replied. "That is what all villains do in their final act."
Amon observed the crowd another time while speaking. This time, he could see that most were no longer in his favor.
"I am not your average villain," Amon said. He turned to Xin Wuming.
"Brother?" Xin Wuming was puzzled by the stare.
"Scorched earth," Amon uttered.
Xin Wuming became even more confused after hearing the words, but recognition soon dawned on him. He remembered when Amon told him about these two words.
