Linus was brought in under armed escort with the sort of sleazy smirk that made Ann's skin crawl. Although his appearance gave the impression that he was slightly unhinged, Ann knew that underneath it all, his vile little mind was as sharp and depraved as ever.

　　He shrugged the guards away angrily as they positioned him at the podium and sneered at them.

　　"When this farce is all over, I'll take your heads… mark my words." He hissed viciously as they walked away without a backward glance to their former positions.

　　Linus's gaze ran around the circle above before dropping and settling on Ann's face as a smirk spread across...