Scar was astonished, primarily due to Seth's serene demeanor. Only someone who had experienced the ups and downs of life—tasted its bitterness and sweetness—could view life and death with indifference.

"Mr… Mr. Andreas?" Mad Dog noticed that Scar seemed to be intimidated.

Scar snapped back to his senses and asked, "Mad Dog, how much do you know about that old man?"

Mad Dog chuckled. "Mr. Andreas, that's Molly's ex-father-in-law, just an ordinary old man. There's nothing to be afraid of!"

Scar suddenly realized he had made a mistake. He had misjudged the situation. He was indignant, thinking he was being intimidated by an ordinary old man.

"Old man! Will you pay the money or not?" Scar bellowed.

He was prepared to take action if Seth refused to design.

The villagers were all terrified as Scar and his men were imposing. Seth was about to stand up when Eric's voice echoed. "We can produce the money. But I'm afraid you might not dare to take it!"

Silence descended.

After a beat, S