"[Elation]? [Destruction]?"
"Masked Fools? Annihilation Gang?"
It was hard to imagine that Ifrit dared to publicly forge footage of Adrian assassinating a Company director in his declaration against [Eternity] to frame him.
To them, this wasn't just a frame-up; it was an attempt to nail the [Church of Eternity] to the pillar of shame in the universe!
Facing such naked provocation, other factions might simply ignore it. But the Church is different. Friend, do you understand the title of the Xianzhou Alliance's Best Ally?
Ah, might as well use the Alliance Jade they gave... let Ifrit die with a bit more dignity.
Topaz tried to persuade them to calm down, but before she could offer words of comfort, Blake responded, "I am terrifyingly calm right now, Ms. Topaz."
He continued to smile, but Topaz felt that no matter how she looked at it, there was something horrifying in that smile.
The declaration of war by the [Annihilation Gang] alone wasn't enough to anger two [Eternity] Emanators, but... why did the [Masked Fools] have to meddle every single time!
Blake could understand seeking amusement; he did it often too, like periodically dropping Church specialty soaps into the [Tavern].
But... these Masked Fools couldn't seek amusement at Adrian's expense! This behavior crossed the line!
"Mere embers of hellfire... dare to touch [Eternity]?"
Freesna's voice was flat, her pointed ears vibrating at high frequency on both sides. Her originally emerald-like pupils turned pitch black.
"In three days, the insects shall know—" She suddenly tore off a lock of silver hair, as the last bit of emerald green in her eyes vanished completely.
"What a true... [Eternal Funeral] is."
When [Eternity] no longer sings of the long and magnificent cycle, but turns into a countdown to extinction... Unexpected, right? This is the true horror of Freesna after tearing off her disguise!
"Hey, don't act like a chunibyo at a time like this."
An ill-timed voice interrupted Freesna. The corners of her mouth visibly sagged.
Blake held the soap. If she got triggered by the actions of an ant, then they might as well find someone else to be the Church Priestess.
The most confused one had to be Topaz. At this moment, she finally understood why people often said the brain circuitry of [Eternity] Emanators was hard to comprehend. Anyone would break down trying to deal with this.
"The plan is clear. You go to the [Annihilation Gang] and teach that fire ant a lesson... I'll go deliver some specialties to the [Tavern]."
Thus, the two [Eternity] Emanators embarked on a spontaneous trip.
...
After Blake and Freesna left, Topaz received contact from her colleague in the [Ten Stonehearts]—Aventurine.
"Yo, good luck. You messed up such a project, yet your rank hasn't changed at all. Seems the old folks upstairs are looking after you..."
As expected of the Company, internal news traveled fast.
"It has nothing to do with the higher-ups this time. This incident involves classified information; Jarilo-VI has been unilaterally signed by the [Church of Eternity]."
Aventurine originally thought Topaz's position would drop at least a level, but now that the Church of Eternity was mentioned...
Mmh, it seems the debt of Jarilo-VI is more exciting than he imagined.
"Church of Eternity? Ah... you actually ran into the second craziest faction in the universe. I feel a bit sorry for you."
Even the [Genius Society] might not be as crazy as the [Church of Eternity]. Those priests could do anything to practice the purest Eternity in their hearts.
As for the number one crazy, that would definitely be the [Antimatter Legion].
"I told you earlier, this Jarilo-VI case looked thorny at first glance, and couldn't squeeze out much profit. Why get involved?"
"In our line of work, one's heart can't be too kind. Otherwise, the road will become narrower and narrower..."
Topaz's mouth twitched. If I knew earlier, I would have handed this task to him. "...Anything else? I'm hanging up."
"Hey, don't hang up, don't hang up! You're really not in the mood to chat, are you? Alright, I'll tell you something you'll be interested in. While you were playing the friend game on Jarilo-VI, [Diamond] settled the big shot from Building Material Logistics."
"That's the reason for his absence from today's round table meeting."
"Taravan?"
Wrapped in a trace of joy, Aventurine's voice replied:
"Correct, the famous Taravan, a member of the Board of Directors! His vote is finally going to be cast on us. Understand? It's us... not the Marketing Development Department. Oswaldo won't be able to laugh this time!"
"Oh, almost forgot... he hasn't even woken up yet, so there's no talk of laughing or not, right?"
"However... Topaz, [Diamond] can be considered a benefactor to you and me. Pulling a stunt like this on such an important day makes it somewhat difficult for the Strategic Investment Department to explain, doesn't it?"
"Since you understand, let's talk business: I am currently in Pier Point. I have a big deal concerning the entire department, and this trip lacks a reliable project manager... Friend, it has to be you!"
"Interesting. What case made you learn to [Cooperate]?" Topaz stroked Numby's head, quite surprised.
"What else could it be? [Penacony], of course."
Topaz's brain instantly cleared up. "...What?"
"That's right~ I like this reaction."
"Diamond chose you in the end? I thought it would be [Opal]... or [Obsidian]... That deal requires someone at least P46 or above to show up."
"Who knows? The people of the [Family] aren't quite right in the head. Want to do business with them? I see no hope."
"But the Company's methods have never been limited to [Trading]. This is when people like me should step in, right? How about it? A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Consider it; maybe you can make up for your mistakes."
...
"Cough cough cough cough!"
Goethe Hotel, a fit of violent coughing was heard. Adrian patted Silver Wolf on the back.
"How can you choke on water?"
Adrian smoothly handed over a cup of milk tea. "Here, drink some milk tea to soothe it."
"Are you serious???" Silver Wolf's face was full of disbelief, but the point wasn't the choking or the milk tea!
"Hey, look at this!" Silver Wolf pressed her phone against Adrian's face. "When did you go to Pier Point? And you beat up their director!"
Adrian: ...
"Miss Silver Wolf, am I that kind of person in your heart?"
She didn't even doubt its authenticity; Silver Wolf directly concluded that HE, Adrian, did it!
"Please... You are an [Eternity] Emanator! In this world, is there anything an Emanator can't do?"
For some reason, Silver Wolf always had a filter regarding [Eternity] Emanators. In the final analysis, it was because the shock Blake brought her was too great.
The Church plays it real; when they say they'll take action, they really take action!
Sigh~ The quality of [Eternity] Emanators these days is too poor. Leaving aside her preparation to spray-paint Punklorde-style graffiti on Ite's statue, could it be that Blake is completely faultless?
Based on the above thoughts, it wasn't strange at all for Silver Wolf to identify Adrian as the culprit who attacked Oswaldo Schneider! After all, [Eternity] is a faction of action.
Anyway, if the Church fights the Annihilation Gang, Silver Wolf supports the latter one hundred percent! Fight, fight! She wants to see rivers of blood!