Inverse Palace, Upper Echelon.
In a dark room, Seven glowing veils stood apart at some distance from each other.
They shadowed the silhouettes of those behind them. Veiling their appearance but showing their outline through shadows.
Directly opposite to them was a glass window that displayed the hall in which the moles were actively being slaughtered.
"Phewww....that MC is something, who called him in? I want them to host my birthday parties!" One of the silhouette in middle whistled. let's call him IV, from left to right sequence.
"That tone, that energy, those chilling lines. I got chills~ man! Though they seems to be bit sadistic, it's normal. How sadistic can they be?" IV Commented, impressed.
"They are probably recruited by Lord Overseer the Third. Afterall, Lord Overseer care about their nicities." A disinterested, laid back voice replied. It was VI.
Their silhouette flickered.
They watched the MC stroll towards 052 and announce his crimes.
"Poor guy, he told his wife about his connection to Order. But Perhaps it was too harsh of a judgement to outright kill him." II Commented in heavy voice, feeling sympathetic. His silhouette was quite large.
"Cut the crap Steel punk, the regulations are their for reasons. As that MC explained, we can't leave gaps. It was the matter of now or later." III gave a sharp rebuttal at II's emotional judgement.
III's figure was rather...curvy. she didn't hide her gender or voice. Smoke came from other side of veil.
"Anyways, This 'one way' glass by Innovators is rather intresting. The fact that they can't see us but we can.....My 'base of operations' can use it pretty well.." III murmured under her breath.
"Perv!" IV cut in. Calling her out loudly.
"W-what! No! Blasphemy! Oh Overseer, how could I?!" III looked shocked at that accusations. She acted fluttered, denying it.
"Haha ...Lord Overseer will be hurt now due to your lie! You tanish their honor! Better apologize now haha" IV laughed out loud, visibly covering his ears to not hear anymore excuses.
"Quite down both of you! Quit squabbling like children." The silent VII spoke to break up their bickering, visibly annoyed. Their figure and voice was adrogenous, so it was hard to tell.
III turned her head towards VII and happily called out,
"Oh! You are here Velera! Why are you hiding, ah! let me guess - You failed to locate the blasphemer even when Lord Overseer explicitly mentioned not to bother yet."
VII - Velera - turned irritated with III blowing out her cover.
"You vixen! Go suck fleshy tubes!" Velera screamed out curses.
"Haha, vel~ then do please join me in sucking those juicy tubes. They are tasty and good for health ya know~." III teased back.
Clap! IV Intervined.
"Ok ladies, no yuri here. Don't ruin the scaredness of Lord Overseer's residence." They joked.
III scoffed in return, Velera glared daggers through the veil.
"Oooo~, hey guys check those guys out. They actually made an inspector bend to inspect an corpse while looking so suspicious. Bloody hell, literally. Are they cosplaying field operators?" IV interest was piqued.
V, who was silent till now spoke in an deadpan monotonous tone,
"343 and 111. According to reports, 111 has an overclocking symptoms of going berserk. His companion, 343 subdued them, keeping 111 in check. Thus their attire." He reported.
IV cocked their head slightly,
"Ehhh...are you sure they aren't moles. They look hella suspicious. Maybe they are using reverse physcology to trick us?" They put their doubt forward.
VI joined in too,
"I second this...yawnnnn~" they added lazily.
V shook their head,
"All who are convicted tonight were marked by Lord Overseer. The list and information was given to inspectors by them personally. They are not on that list."
They continued,
"Matter of fact, the man who told his wife and the risky marked members were all reported by Lady Overseer the Seventh - Veiled Empress. The information about this two were also reported by her. She has marked them safe. We all know that her foresight is great, so we cannot press further doubt on this matter. Result speak for themselves."
Everyone in the room went quite at the mention of Veiled Empress. Who wouldn't know the youngest amongst the Overseers.
Though youngest, her gaze can peer far and wide. Nothing escapes her reach. Her insight is indisputable.
It's almost nerve racking how she seemgly know everything in advance.
She suddenly appeared a decade ago from no where and immediately took hold of the Central Providence of Astra Nova under her jurisdiction.
No one among the Divisional Commanders works under her, yet her power is still unfathomable. Layered beanth a complex web of puzzles.
Other Overseers stance about her is unknown.
"Maybe she is doing us all a favor by holling herself in Sector 03. But it thrills me on what exactly she is planning over there. Not like she has many working under her nor does she respond to Orders issues."
IV spoke excitedly.
Velera cut them with a serious voice,
"Overseers are allowed to do whatever they wish fit. We are not to judge. And she very well may be listening in to us right at this moment."
"What are bore you are~ let her eavesdrop, not like we have anything important to discuss. Lord Overseer already gave us our duty, she can see those reports herself."
IV wasn't backing down.
"Anyways~ look at all you guys tensed up at her mention. How cute....hey I, speak up. Why stay silent man. Join us!" IV offered I to join the conversation.
"..." I didn't respond. They stayed still, as if no one just spoke to them.
"Tch...out of all people here, he is the only one I still don't know. Why did the Overseer even put up this veil. I want to see you all's beautiful faces~!"
Velera backed away slightly, creeped out. While on the other hand,
"Oh sweetie, then join me privately later~" III spoke suductivly.
"Ah, no thanks." The fearless IV backed down immediately.
"What a bummer..." Madam III was disappointed at that response, be more ferrous!
As they had their light conversation, the festival of slaughter below has concluded.
"Well then Everyone! The first ceremony has concluded. Thanks for your patience." The MC annouced.
"For the next two hours you may explore the unrestricted sections of the palace or meet up with your superiors. If you don't have any direct superiors then you may approach any free superior in midnight Black robes or you will be informed later if unassigned."
The MC bowed deeply,
"Thank you for attending tonight's Gathering! May you have a pleasant month!"
The lights turned back on, this time slow clasical music played in the background.
People gathered around in groups. Some loitered around the halls or went out in garden to get fresh air.
"Hm? Do 343 and 111 not have any division assigned?" IV asked, curious.
"They don't." V affirmed.
IV jumped up,
"Then I will take them in!"
"What nonsence! Such type are good for my division." Madam III cut in.
"I pass~" VI didn't bother fighting, going back to sleep.
"They seem good, from their stance atleast." Velera commented.
Seeing the competition for them, an idea popped in IV's mind.
"Why don't we just bring them here and ask them directly?"